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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 cook until 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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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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Tips for the tomato spinach sausage pasta skillet recipe
This tomato spinach sausage pasta recipe is quick, easy, and uses budget-friendly ingredients. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner with incredible flavors! 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.
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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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.
Roxanne
2023-06-09 18:37:16
Delicious! A bit spicy but we like it like that. I used canned diced tomatoes and it was perfect!
alex
2022-08-03 19:12:02
really good!
Shannon
2022-06-06 04:28:36
We enjoyed the recipe, however I did tweak it slightly. Instead of cooking the sausages as the recipe stated, I boiled them, took them out of their casings and sliced them up (helped reduce the fat content). I didn’t have standard paprika so used smoked paprika. I omitted the cayenne pepper (we were using spicy sausages so figured that would be enough). I also added a tin of chopped tomatoes and some liquid smoke. Next time I will either halve the pasta or add more sausages. But we’ll definitely be making it again.
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Christine
2022-05-18 10:53:47
It was very spicy. I used half of the cayenne pepper called for and had to add 3 Tbsp of ricotta cheese to tame the heat and omitted the pepper and crushed red chili. Overall very easy to make and delicious.
Cat
2021-07-16 14:09:36
It was delivered . I did make a couple of changes. I used veggie pasta. Left our the chili powder used a few red pepper flakes and wasn't sure what tomato puree was so I used tomato pastes. In the end, the family loved it. I will keep this in rotation on my menu. Thanks!
Deb
2021-06-14 18:03:47
This was wonderful. We had very little left. I used gluten free pasta and added fresh grated Parmesan. I will def be making again ❤️
Zayler
2021-04-14 00:32:50
Teen boy here. I wish my family would make this more often.
Beth
2021-03-08 18:09:14
Delicious! My husband and son both ate huge bowls. I controlled myself but it wasn't easy. Lol. I didn't have tomato puree so I used tomato paste.
Brandi
2021-01-13 06:51:47
Delicious! I left out the spiciness and it was still awesome!
Judy
2020-12-14 06:04:12
This was easy and delicious! Had a lot of flavor but not too spicy for my six year old.
