Description
Rich, cozy, and full of flavor, this Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is your next go-to for a quick dinner or satisfying comfort meal. It’s loaded with buttery garlic, melty cheese, and perfectly browned sausage—all tossed with tender spaghetti and wilted spinach. Ideal for quick dinner ideas, weeknight recipes, and those looking for an easy recipe that still delivers gourmet-level taste. Whether you’re meal prepping or craving a comforting bowl of pasta, this easy dinner is a winner.
Ingredients
400g spaghetti
300g Italian sausage, casings removed
4 cups fresh spinach
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
3. Reduce heat slightly and add minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in butter until melted and combined with the sausage.
5. Add fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
6. Toss in cooked spaghetti, mixing everything well. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan and toss to combine.
8. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
10. Let rest for 1–2 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best texture and melt.
Taste before adding extra salt—sausage and cheese already bring saltiness.
Broil cheese just until golden—watch it closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop + Broil
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, cheesy pasta, garlic butter, sausage pasta