Ingredients for Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage meat (mild or spicy)
- 4 servings of pasta (farfalle works great, but any type will do)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 7 oz (200g) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 handful of fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the sausage: While the pasta is boiling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage meat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until nearly done.
- Add garlic and tomatoes: Stir in the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
- Finish the sauce: Mix in the tomato puree and fresh spinach. Let the spinach wilt into the sauce.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sausage and tomato spinach sauce.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle with chili flakes and black pepper for added flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta!
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