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Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta with Spinach (Easy One-Skillet Meal)

Published on May 3, 2024 by Sarah Troester
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Cheesy smoked sausage pasta with spinach is our all-time favorite one-skillet recipe. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly delicious.

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious dinner recipe that your whole family will love, look no further than our all-time favorite – cheesy smoked sausage pasta with spinach. This easy one-pan meal has been a lifesaver for me on countless busy weeknights.

As a mom juggling work, kids, and a million other things, I know how important it is to have a handful of go-to recipes that are not only quick and easy, but also satisfying and flavorful. This smoked sausage pasta checks all the boxes.

With just a few simple ingredients and one skillet, you can have a hearty and delicious meal on the table in no time at all.

I’ve been making this recipe for years, and it never fails to impress my family. The combination of smoky sausage, ooey gooey cheese, and nutritious spinach is a winner every time. Plus, the best part is that it’s all cooked in one pan! That means less time cleaning up and more time to enjoy dinner with your loved ones.

why your whole family will love this cheesy smoked sausage pasta skillet recipe

  • Delicious Flavor
  • Classic Comfort Dish
  • Easy to Prepare
  • Simple Ingredients
  • Kid-friendly

This is a meal that I make often — my family can’t get enough of it! I promise it will become a staple in your dinner rotation, just like it has in mine.

ingredients

To make this easy cheesy smoked sausage pasta recipe, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online.

Here’s what we are working with:

  • smoked sausage
  • onion
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • cream
  • can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • preferred pasta
  • shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • spinach
  • green onion

how to make one-skillet smoked sausage pasta

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.

Pour in the broth, cream, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Add the pasta to the skillet and stir well to coat the pasta in the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your liking, stirring occasionally.

One the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

can I meal prep smoked sausage pasta?

YES! This cheesy smoked sausage pasta makes one incredible meal prep! It’s easy, delicious, and loaded with comfort and flavor. You will want to divide skillet ingredients into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes. 

Please leave us a star review and comment if you make this family loved recipe. 

If you have any questions or comments, feel free leave them below. I answer every single question as quickly as I can.

Happy cooking! And thanks for being part of our tribe, The Tasteful Tribe!

ENJOY!

Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta with Spinach (Easy One-Skillet Meal)

  • GFGluten-Free
  • SFSugar Free
5 from 1 vote
Cheesy smoked sausage pasta with spinach is our all-time favorite one-skillet recipe. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly delicious.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 12 oz pasta, such as penne or rotini
  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Pour in the broth, cream, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet and stir well to coat the pasta in the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your liking, stirring occasionally.
  • One the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
  • Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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