Description
Embrace the simplicity and robust flavors of the One Pan Creamy Pesto Pasta with Sausage. This recipe conveniently brings together chicken sausage and creamy pesto pasta in a single skillet, making it a perfect go-to meal for any busy weeknight. Its delightful mix of textures and flavors invites you to dive into a hearty, comforting dish that effortlessly pleases the palate and reduces cleanup time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 links fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 (12 oz) box Barilla® Pronto™ Penne
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (6.3 oz) jar Barilla® Pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped (optional)
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
- Additional grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the Pine Nuts: Place pine nuts in a dry 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage: Add the olive oil to the pan and raise the heat to medium-high. Sauté the sliced chicken sausage for 5 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Pasta: Mix together the water, heavy cream, and pesto sauce. Pour the entire box of pasta into the skillet and pour the liquid mixture over the pasta. Raise the heat to high and cook pasta for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and optional spinach. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes