Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cook the Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan.
Build the Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn't burn.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Finish the Dish
- Add spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes. It will look like too much at first but cooks down dramatically.
- Return sausage to the skillet. Add butter and lemon juice, stirring until the butter melts and everything is coated in sauce, about 1 minute. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
Notes
For a milder version, use half sweet and half hot sausage. The dish thickens as it sits; loosen with a splash of broth when reheating. Serve over cauliflower rice or with a fried egg on top for extra richness.
