Tuesday 24 June 2014

Italian Sausage Tomato Alfredo Sauce

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups heavy cream
6 ounces tomato paste
salt and pepper
4 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage, onion and garlic and cook until the meat browns.  Drain the grease from the pan and then add the flour reducing the heat to low, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and tomato paste. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened. Add the spinach and serve over pasta.