Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe
With only 30 minutes of total work, this sausage pasta dinner recipe is simple, fast, and delicious! Al dente pasta is tossed with Italian sausage, tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlic, and a good drizzle of olive oil. This tomato spinach sausage pasta is an easy-to-make weeknight one-pot meal that is sure to become your new favorite. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Tomato Spinach, Sausage Pasta
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage meat (mild or spicy)
- 4 servings of pasta, (we used farfalle pasta)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 7 oz (200g) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 handful of fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
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Sausage pasta recipe
This sausage pasta recipe with tomato and spinach is quick, easy, and uses minimal ingredients. It’s a nourishing weeknight dinner that tastes as it came from a restaurant!
How to cook sausage pasta
Making sausage pasta is super easy: First, cook the pasta al dente, and while the pasta is cooking, saute the sausage meat until almost cooked through. Add the garlic and olive oil and cook until the sausage meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes and spices, stir in the tomato puree, and finally add the spinach. Stir in cooked pasta into the sausage, tomato, and spinach sauce. Easy! Check the detailed directions below!
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Tips for the sausage pasta recipe
This tomato spinach sausage pasta recipe is quick, easy, and uses budget-friendly ingredients. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner with incredible flavors – Add this recipe to our free meal planner! Here are a few tips to make the best sausage pasta ever:
- Make sure you don’t skip chili pepper flakes, as they add a lot to the flavor of the pasta dish.
- If you don’t use farfalle, use pasta that holds the sauce well, such as penne or rotini.
- You can use different sausages to vary the taste: chicken sausage meat or turkey kielbasa make great alternatives.
- Add some fresh basil to the pasta, we really like the fresh and contrasting flavor it adds.
How and for how long to store the sausage pasta
Keep the tomato spinach sausage pasta leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can reheat the dish in the microwave or in a skillet with a few tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce.
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Directions
1. To make the tomato spinach sausage pasta: Start by cooking the pasta al dente, according to the package directions
2. While the pasta is cooking, saute the sausage meat, breaking up with a wooden spoon until almost cooked through. Add the garlic and a drizzle of olive oil to the sausage and cook until fragrant and the sausage meat is no longer pink.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the sausage and garlic, with a sprinkling of paprika and cayenne pepper. Once those have cooked nicely, stir in the tomato puree and add the spinach, letting it wilt.
4. When the pasta is cooked, drain and stir it into the sausage, tomato, and spinach sauce. Serve the tomato spinach sausage pasta with lots of black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy! ❤️
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What do other readers say about this tomato spinach sausage pasta recipe
“This is oddly delicious! The texture and depth of flavor! I didn’t want to make it! So glad I did!!!!!!!” – Lori
“So delicious!! I also added chicken. Definitely making it again.” – Rosie
“Used Italian sausage links instead, added a bit more purée and topped with Parmesan cheese! This sausage pasta was fantastic! Will make again very soon!” – Andrea
“So good! If you’re planning on giving this to kiddos or those who may not like heat, I would cut the cayenne pepper in half! Otherwise, a delicious, quick pasta meal!” – Sidney
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Reviews (15)
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Ashley
2025-07-31 19:08:11
My family and I love this recipe. Even my 2 and 4 year old boys. I’ve made it just the way the recipe calls for and it’s great that way but it’s also really easy to customize. I like adding artichokes to it. Next I’m going to try zucchini. Thanks for such a versatile recipe!
Janis
2025-07-08 11:54:15
My family and I love this dish. I took Kellie's advice and sauteed some onion and added about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. I did use the tomato puree and added another tablespoon to the dish. I also used spicy Italian sausage but left out the red pepper flakes. This dish was a hit!
Kellie
2025-05-17 12:53:31
Really good! Except add sauteed onion, skip tomato puree, add 1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar early enough that it reduces. SO much flavor! Lots of parmesan and a handful of mozz at the end.
Mariea
2023-11-06 19:47:35
This was simple to make and absolutely delicious. It had such a fresh taste. Trust me when I say this doesnt need any additional ingredients. It's perfect as is. I will be making this again and again.
Becky
2023-09-26 17:02:57
I thought it was great, not a whole lot different than spaghetti… I also added a bit of tomato sauce as I felt in needed more moisture. I through on some monetary jack cheese cuz that’s what I had n I felt it needed it. This was great for me as it helped me use up some noodles I never used up.
