Description
A quick and flavorful Italian sausage pasta made with tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz farfalle (bow tie) or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 15 oz mild Italian sausage, crumbled
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 13 oz tomato pasta sauce (or marinara sauce)
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage:
- In the same skillet, add crumbled Italian sausage.
- Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- To the skillet, add garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and tomato sauce.
- Stir in fresh spinach and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach wilts.
- Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Reheat for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Final Touches:
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Top with sautéed mushrooms and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
- Cheese Lovers? Add Parmesan or mozzarella for extra richness.
- Swap Italian sausage with chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- Use whole wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg