Chicken Sausage Pasta
A great all-in-one, 25 minute meal. A creamy marinara-based sauce, tender spinach leaves, and plenty of Parmesan round out the dish.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta uncooked, any type
- 4 links Italian-style chicken sausage sliced into 1-inch coins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
- kosher salt and black pepper
- Parmesan parsley or basil, optional garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook pasta just to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, warm oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until it begins to brown on the edges.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce, cream or half and half, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Stir in spinach. Cook 1 minute more, just until it wilts, then add cooked pasta and stir well.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, and/or basil, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 439 kcal, Carbohydrates: 55 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 56 mg, Sodium: 1363 mg, Potassium: 575 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 8 g, Vitamin A: 993 IU, Vitamin C: 11 mg, Calcium: 61 mg, Iron: 3 mg
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