Spicy Rotini Sausage Garlic Parmesan (Print-Friendly Version)

Zesty rotini tossed with sausage in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, blending comfort with flavorful heat.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces rotini pasta

→ Protein

02 - 1 pound beef sausage, sliced

→ Sauce Components

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

05 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

06 - 2 cups heavy cream

07 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

10 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ Garnish (Optional)

11 - 1 cup baby spinach

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced beef sausage and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

02 - Using the same skillet, add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until aromatic, avoiding browning.

03 - Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Whisk until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.

04 - Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

05 - Stir cooked rotini into the skillet, ensuring each piece is coated with sauce. Fold in baby spinach, if using, and stir just until wilted. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For optimal texture, cook the pasta al dente and reserve a small amount of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if necessary.

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