Description
Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is a rich, comforting pasta dish loaded with savory garlic butter, melty cheese, and hearty sausage. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or indulgent weekend meal, this creamy pasta recipe is a flavorful favorite. Keywords: garlic butter spaghetti, cheesy sausage pasta, creamy Italian pasta, spinach spaghetti, easy pasta dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb Italian sausage
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Remove the sausage from its casing and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the garlic butter, tossing to coat. Return sausage to the skillet, add spinach, and mix until wilted.
5. Sprinkle in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring gently until melted. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use mild or spicy sausage depending on your preference.
Don’t skip reserving pasta water—it’s key to a smooth sauce.
Add red pepper flakes for a little heat or a splash of cream for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg