Description
Italian Sausage Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any table. With the rich taste of Italian sausage and the freshness of spinach, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a colorful, satisfying plate that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes), then combine with the drained pasta.
- Serve topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, substitute the Italian sausage with ground turkey or chicken. - Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or toss in fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.