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Ingredients
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Pappardelle with Sausage and Creamy Pesto Spinach
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pappardelle
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- 3
Add Garlic and Spinach
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- 4
Make the Creamy Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce. Stir to combine and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Everything
Add the cooked pappardelle to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.