Description
Creamy Honey Ranch Sausage Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together the rich creaminess of heavy cream with the savory flavors of Italian sausage and a touch of sweetness from honey. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pot meal is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your family’s tastes. The addition of cherry tomatoes and spinach not only enhances the flavor but also adds a burst of color, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (ground)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Combine heavy cream, ranch dressing, honey, and cooked pasta in the skillet with the sausage; mix well.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in grated cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg