Description
Indulge in this comforting Italian sausage pasta that’s bursting with flavor, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, penne, or rotini)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes (crushed or diced)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Combine with Tomatoes: Add canned tomatoes with their juices to the skillet, stirring well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Toss with Pasta: Finally, add the cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing until everything is well combined and heated through (about 2 minutes).
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Experiment with herbs such as basil or oregano to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg