Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal

Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal

4 servings
Italian Sausage Pasta is an easy 30-minute meal made with simple ingredients! It's a perfect weeknight dinner to prepare for your family, kids, and friends. Everybody will love this restaurant-quality pasta dish!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta or penne)

    farfalle (bow tie

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz mushrooms

    crimini, sliced

  • 15 oz Italian sausage

    mild, crumbled

  • 4 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

    or Herbs from Provence

  • red pepper flakes
    to taste
  • 13 oz tomato sauce

    such as tomato pasta sauce or marinara

  • 6 oz spinach

    fresh

  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta cooks, proceed with the recipe below.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided skillet.

  3. 3

    Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 or 5 minutes until they are cooked through but not overcooked. Remove mushrooms from the skillet.

  4. 4

    To the same, now empty, skillet, add crumbled sausage and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the sausage is cooked. Drain excess fat.

  5. 5

    To the same skillet with sausage, add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomato pasta sauce, and fresh spinach. Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir everything well. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until the spinach wilts to your liking.

  6. 6

    Add cooked and drained pasta to the sauce. Reheat.

  7. 7

    Mix everything well. Remove from heat.

  8. 8

    Season with salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if you like. Top with cooked sliced mushrooms.

  9. 9

    Tip: use your best judgment about the salt. If the sausage is salty enough, you might not need to add any extra salt.

Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal

Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal

30 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for a delicious, family-friendly meal that comes together in a flash? This Italian Sausage Pasta recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen, perfect for any busy weeknight.

What makes this dish a true winner is its combination of hearty mild Italian sausage with savory crimini mushrooms and fresh spinach, all bound together by a rich tomato sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying blend of flavors that pleases every palate, making it an ideal choice for family, kids, and friends.

Prepare to enjoy a wonderfully balanced pasta dish, featuring tender farfalle or penne pasta coated in a deeply flavorful sauce. You'll taste the savory depth of Italian sausage, complemented by earthy mushrooms and brightened by fresh spinach, with just a hint of aromatic garlic and a subtle warmth from red pepper flakes. This dish promises a comforting and fulfilling meal that feels special, yet is incredibly straightforward to bring to the table.

This versatile Italian Sausage Pasta welcomes your personal touch. While mild Italian sausage is specified, feel free to use spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick if you prefer. You could also experiment with different types of pasta, such as rigatoni or orecchiette, to change the texture. If you're out of Italian seasoning, Herbs from Provence make an excellent aromatic substitute.

This comforting Italian Sausage Pasta is designed for casual weeknight dinners but is equally suitable for serving friends. Pair it with a simple green salad and some crusty bread to complete a truly satisfying meal.

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