Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Penne with Sausage and Spinach
Bring a taste of comfort to your table with this rich, hearty pasta dish featuring tender penne coated in a velvety garlic butter cream sauce, savory ground beef, and flavorful Italian sausage, perfectly balanced with fresh spinach and Parmesan. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressive family meals, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting Italian-inspired delight. It’s creamy, indulgent, and sure to become a go-to for pasta lovers looking for easy dinner ideas, weeknight comfort meals, and family-friendly recipes.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Deep skillet
- Strainer
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked.
- Push meat to one side and add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant, then stir into the meat.
- Pour in heavy cream and a splash of reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and cooked penne to the skillet, stirring until the sauce coats everything evenly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and black pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for heat, or more Parmesan for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 20mg
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