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Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta
Kristen King

Creamy Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta

4 from 1 vote
This easy weeknight pasta dish featuring Italian chicken sausage is bursting with flavor and comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb farfalle (bow tie) pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 12 oz package al fresco Pasta Night Mild Italian Style Chicken Sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white cooking wine (or a dry white wine)
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp flour
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup spinach loosely packed
  • 2 tbsp basil chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp parmesan cheese shredded, plus extra for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Slice sausages into rounds.
  3. Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat and when heated add sausage and mushrooms. Let brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and let cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add white wine, Dijon mustard and flour. Stir until reduced by about half.
  6. Add the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add spinach and basil. Let cook for a minute or so until it wilts.
  8. Add cooked pasta to pan and stir to combine.
  9. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  10. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan.