Chicken Sausage Pasta
Chicken sausage pasta is a comforting dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken sausage with the freshness of garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. This quick and easy recipe creates a vibrant meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, sure to delight both kids and adults alike. With its enticing aroma and colorful presentation, this pasta will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water for about 10 minutes until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet; cook until tomatoes soften and spinach wilts (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture, tossing gently to combine. Use reserved pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.
- Serve warm topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg