Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Penne with Sausage and Spinach is a hearty, flavorful one-pan pasta dish combining savory beef, Italian sausage, tender spinach, and penne tossed in a rich garlic cream sauce. It’s perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound beef Italian-style sausage, casings removed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, breaking apart the meat. Drain excess grease.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Mix in the cooked penne and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use rigatoni or rotini instead of penne for variation.
- Replace half the cream with milk for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra vegetables.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
