Description
If you’re craving something creamy, savory, and soul-satisfying, this Cheesy Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Italian Sausage & Spinach is your answer. Tender spaghetti is bathed in a rich garlic butter and cream sauce, packed with golden-browned sausage, melty cheese, and fresh spinach for balance. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, indulgent weekend dinners, or cozy food ideas when you need something hearty fast. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, comfort food classic, or pasta recipe loaded with flavor, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
400g spaghetti
450g Italian sausage
4 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream. Simmer, then stir in parmesan and mozzarella until the sauce is smooth.
5. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Return sausage to the skillet and toss in the cooked spaghetti. Mix to coat evenly.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Stir in a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce thickens too much after combining.
You can swap spinach with kale or arugula for a slightly different green and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: pasta dinner, cheesy spaghetti, Italian sausage, spinach pasta, creamy garlic pasta