Description
Creamy Pear and Sausage Pasta is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your dining experience. This comforting dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich cream sauce, perfectly complemented by juicy pears and savory Italian sausage. Each bite offers a unique taste sensation that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add diced pears; cook until slightly caramelized (3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat; pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet; add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency. Fold in spinach or arugula until wilted.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg