Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that delivers bold flavor, comfort, and ease in every bite? This Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is a weeknight winner. It combines juicy Italian sausage, buttery garlic sauce, tender spinach, and gooey cheese tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ideal for busy evenings or cozy gatherings, this dish hits all the right notes—rich, satisfying, and absolutely crave-worthy. Whether you’re after an easy dinner, pasta comfort food, or simply fresh food ideas, this recipe covers it all.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
4 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add sausage and break it apart. Cook until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Return sausage to skillet and add spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
5. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Pour in reserved pasta water gradually and toss until well coated.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over the pasta. Cover to melt the cheese.
7. Serve immediately with extra cheese on top if desired.
Notes
For added heat, use hot Italian sausage and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Swap in kale or arugula for spinach if you prefer a different green.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy recipe, garlic butter pasta, sausage spaghetti, comfort food, dinner ideas