Description
This Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish combining savory Italian sausage with fresh spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a spiced tomato sauce and served over perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and satisfying meal that balances spice, freshness, and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Sauce
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage meat (mild or spicy)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 7 oz (200g) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta
- 4 servings pasta (we used farfalle)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside to keep warm.
- Saute Sausage and Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sausage is almost cooked through and no longer pink. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes until aromatic.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the chopped cherry tomatoes, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook the mixture until the tomatoes break down and release their juices, creating a rich and flavorful sauce base.
- Finish the Sauce: Mix in the tomato puree, then add the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and is fully incorporated into the sauce, creating a vibrant and well-balanced mixture.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet with the sausage and tomato sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece of pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Season and Serve: Season the dish generously with black pepper and chili flakes according to your taste preference. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious tomato spinach sausage pasta!
Notes
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your preferred heat level.
- Farfalles or any short pasta like penne or rigatoni works best to hold the sauce.
- Adjust cayenne and chili flakes to customize the spiciness of the dish.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard for a variation.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of cream or sprinkle grated Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
