Ingredients

• 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
• 1 Pound Penne Pasta
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1/2 Yellow Onion (Minced)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Cups Heavy Cream
• 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
• 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

• 1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
• 2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3. Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
• 4. Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
• 5. Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
• 6. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
• 7. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.  Stir the pasta into the sauce.
• 8. Serve immediately.

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