Creamy Italian Sausage Bucatini
This creamy Italian sausage bucatini is rich, savory, and full of bold flavors. Loaded with spicy sausage, sweet bell peppers, baby spinach, and a touch of Dijon in the cream sauce—it’s a cozy and satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bucatini or preferred pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage remove casings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook bucatini until al dente.
- Reserve 2–3 tablespoons pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage, breaking it into pieces.
- Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell peppers.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/creamy-italian-sausage-bucatini/
Notes
Sausage Choice: Spicy or mild Italian sausage both work—go with your flavor mood.
Spinach Swap: Try kale or arugula for a twist in greens.
Don’t Skip Dijon: Just a touch adds depth without overpowering.
Pair It With: A light Italian red wine or sparkling water with lemon.