Description
Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate comfort food made with tender spaghetti tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and melty cheese. It’s easy enough for weeknights but indulgent enough to impress guests.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
4 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and Italian sausage. Cook while breaking it up with a spoon until browned and slightly crispy.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
4. Add butter to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in a splash of pasta water if the mixture is too thick.
5. Toss in cooked spaghetti and combine thoroughly using tongs.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan into the skillet and toss until the cheese melts evenly.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve hot and cheesy.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Save some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
Don’t overcook the spinach—it should be wilted but vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: garlic butter pasta, sausage spaghetti, cheesy skillet pasta