Tuscan Sausage with Creamy Pasta and Spinach

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (225 g) cavatappi pasta
• 12 ounces (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced into 6 mm rounds
• 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach, chopped
• ½ cup (about 8 whole) sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, drained, chopped
• Parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup (120 g) chicken broth
• ¾ cup (75 g) grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving