Description
A cozy and comforting Italian sausage pasta dish that’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by boiling a pot of salted water and cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Sizzle the sausage: In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until beautifully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute until fragrant and golden.
- In with the tomatoes: Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (including the juice) and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to bubble happily for about 5-10 minutes.
- Combine everything: Toss in the cooked pasta and fresh spinach, stirring well until the spinach wilts and everything is combined.
- Season it right: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Finish with cheese: Before serving, sprinkle on the grated Parmesan cheese, creating a beautifully creamy finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish out into bowls and watch as it disappears from your family’s plates faster than you can say “second helpings!”
Notes
Can be made ahead of time; just reheat the sausage and tomato mixture before adding freshly cooked pasta and spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg