Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation and love for the people in your life. So whether you are making dinner at home for your significant other or bringing a dish to a Galentine’s party, this pasta is the perfect dish to bring. I would recommend using the New Pi Hot Italian Pork Sausage; the quality of the meat and robust flavor are worth the extra couple of dollars. This recipe combines some of my favorite flavors to make the ideal dish to share during the season of love.

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb of pasta of your choice
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 yellow onion 
• 1 lb New Pi Bulk Hot Italian Pork Sausage
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 5 oz of spinach
• 1 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt; once the pasta is cooked, reserve a half cup of pasta water.
2. While water is heating, mince garlic and finely chop half of an onion.
3. Bring a skillet to high heat and brown the Italian sausage; once almost cooked through, add garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and salt.
4. Drain excess fat from the skillet (I like using a paper towel).
5. Turn the heat to low, add the heavy cream to the skillet, then bring to a simmer and add spinach.
6. Cook and stir while the spinach wilts.
7. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
8. Combine the strained pasta and sauce, adding pasta water until desired consistency. 
9. Serve immediately and top with freshly grated cheese.