Chicken Sausage Pasta
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of chicken sausage pasta, a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. With savory chicken sausage, vibrant spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe is simple yet bursting with flavor. The delightful aroma of garlic and herbs will have your kitchen filled with warmth and nostalgia. Whip up this colorful meal in no time and enjoy a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Slice chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Boil water in a separate pot and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach into the skillet with sausage; cook until spinach wilts (about 3 minutes).
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg