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Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta

Easy Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta for Busy Weeknights

This Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, bursting with flavor and vibrant colors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces farfalles or substitute with penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Italian sausage or substitute with chorizo, breakfast sausage, or plant-based variety
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 15 ounces tomato puree or crushed tomatoes as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adjust based on spice preference
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes optional
For the Greens
  • 4 cups fresh spinach

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the farfalles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in tomato purée and let the sauce simmer for another 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Fold in fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
  8. Season with black pepper and chili flakes, then serve hot with grated Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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