Description
Chicken sausage pasta is a warm and comforting dish that combines savory chicken sausage with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to meal for busy nights. Each bite is a delightful fusion of flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot and cooking according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in canned tomatoes, season with herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.
- Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg