Description
This Italian Sausage Pasta is a quick and delicious 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish pairs beautifully with bow-tie pasta. A comforting, flavorful, and easy-to-make dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 13 oz tomato sauce (such as marinara)
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
- Boil water and cook bow-tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté the Mushrooms:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Cook the Sausage:
- In the same skillet, add crumbled Italian sausage.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
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Add Garlic and Seasoning:
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Incorporate Sauce and Spinach:
- Pour in the tomato sauce and add fresh spinach.
- Stir until spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
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Combine with Pasta:
- Return sautéed mushrooms to the skillet and add the cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Serve:
- Divide among plates and serve warm.
- Optional: Garnish with Parmesan cheese and extra red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Replace sausage with plant-based sausage or extra veggies like bell peppers and zucchini.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta.
- Cheesy Upgrade: Stir in shredded mozzarella or Parmesan for a richer texture.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian