Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach Recipe
A flavorful and comforting Garlic Butter Spaghetti tossed with cheesy Italian sausage and fresh spinach. This quick 30-minute meal combines perfectly al dente spaghetti with savory browned sausage, fragrant garlic butter, tender spinach, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a deliciously satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti
- 400g spaghetti
Sausage and Vegetables
- 250g Italian sausage
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Fats
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Sauté until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic in Butter: In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to soften, taking care not to burn it.
- Wilt Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet with the garlic butter. Sauté until the spinach wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add the drained spaghetti and toss everything well to evenly coat the noodles with the garlic butter, spinach, and sausage mixture.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the pasta in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit on low heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheeses to melt thoroughly.
- Season and Serve: Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently again to mix the cheese in. Serve the garlic butter spaghetti hot for a comforting and cheesy meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture; baby spinach works well.
- You can substitute Italian sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
- Make sure not to overcook the spaghetti to maintain a slight bite.
- For added richness, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil before serving.
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