Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 14 ounces pasta (cooked to al dente)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 ounces spinach (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 cups heavy cream (or half & half, or low-fat mixture listed above)
  • ½ cup Parmesan (grated, optional)

Instruction

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the sausage on medium heat until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the onion and carrots to the Dutch oven and cook for 5 minutes or until they're soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until its fragrant. Stir occasionally to keep it from burning.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook it for one minute, stirring continuously.
  • Gradually add the chicken broth. Whisk to combine. Cook until the mixture almost comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and allow it to cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the sausage, pasta, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, spinach, and heavy cream. Stir. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.