Description
This Irresistible Roasted Garlic Sausage and White Wine Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage and mellow roasted garlic, all enveloped in a creamy white wine sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe offers a delightful explosion of taste that’s quick to make, ensuring satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 head garlic
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned (8-10 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Whisk in heavy cream.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the sauce along with spinach; stir until wilted.
- Add cooked sausage and drained pasta, along with reserved pasta water for consistency.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to help thicken the sauce.
- Don’t skimp on the garlic; it’s what makes this dish sing!
- Feel free to swap sausage for grilled chicken or add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg