Description
This Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate comfort food fusion—think spaghetti night meets baked lasagna bliss. Packed with bold Italian sausage, sautéed garlic spinach, and draped in golden, bubbly cheese, it’s a satisfying and cozy dish you’ll crave again and again. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, hearty food ideas, or a quick weeknight meal that feels anything but ordinary. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast-for-dinner or a healthy snack with extra flavor, this easy recipe brings bold and buttery Italian flair right to your table.
Ingredients
1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Return sausage to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
6. Transfer to an oven-safe dish. Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
7. Broil for 3–5 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Let cool slightly. Serve with extra cheese or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute turkey or chicken sausage without sacrificing flavor.
To make ahead, prepare the pasta mixture and refrigerate; add cheese and broil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg