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.
Servings: 5
Calories: 439kcal
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
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1363mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg