Description
A comforting dish combining Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and mushrooms in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of pasta (your choice)
- 1 pound of Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) of diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Make sure to reserve a cup of pasta water before draining!
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until it’s browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the sliced mushrooms and garlic, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms become tender.
- Mix in Spinach: Now, fold in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which just takes a minute. Then, add the can of diced tomatoes (don’t forget the juice!) and let everything simmer together for about 5 more minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Have your drained pasta ready? Gently fold it into the skillet with the sausage and tomato sauce. Add some reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your delicious Italian sausage pasta hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Dinner is ready!
Notes
Feel free to use store-bought or pre-cooked sausage to speed up the cooking process. Experiment with other vegetables or spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Italian sausage, pasta, spinach, mushrooms, tomato sauce, weeknight dinner, comfort food