Creamy Penne With Impossible Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Hello! Friends! I am a big meal prepper, even when I was home for lunch I just think life is better with pre-prepped food. Now that I am back to work full time and working late, I need my life a little easier. I made this pasta with low expectations, I wasnt sure about the pasta I chose, the impossible meat, I have never used before and just wasnt sure I would like this. Because of this I only made half of this recipe and when I tasted it I had so many regrets. It is SOOOOO good!! I tried to make this vegan but couldnt find the silk heavy cream but to keep it vegan if you can find it, use that. Im sure you could use plant milk but it may be to runny.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. Kosher salt

• 3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

• 2 tbsp. oil reserved, tomatoes drained and sliced crosswise

• 1 lb. bulk sweet Italian sausage (I used impossible sausage, spicy)

• 1 lb. penne (I used brown rice & quinoa pasta)

• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (I only use 1/2 because I dont like a lot of onion)

• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2 c. heavy cream

• 5 oz. baby spinach

• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan (about 1 oz.), plus more for serving ( I used follow your heart, non dairy cheese)

• 1/2 c. fresh parsley or basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat tomato oil. Cook sausage, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon into bite-size pieces, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Cook penne in boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Add onion and garlic to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach until slightly wilted. Stir in Parmesan.

5. Drain pasta and add to sauce. Toss to combine, then top with parsley and more Parmesan.

I am seriously telling you this is fantastic and you will not be sad while eating this, unless you make half the portion and want more (haha) As always thanks for reading, follow along over on IG and let me know if you try this :)

XoXo Nikki