One-Pot Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, vibrant spinach, and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.00 tablespoonOlive Oil(For sautéing the sausage)
  • 2.00 linksItalian Sausage(Remove casings)
  • 28.00 ouncesCrushed Tomatoes(Use canned or jarred)
  • 0.50 teaspoonCumin(For depth of flavor)
  • 0.50 teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Adjust to taste)
  • 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt(To taste)
  • 1.00 poundSmall Tubular Pasta(Cavatappi or Fusilli)
  • 5.00 cupsBaby Spinach(Packed)
  • 0.50 cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)
  • 2.00 cupsWater(For cooking)

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Stir in crushed tomatoes, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Add pasta and 2 cups of water. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

4

Add spinach and cook until wilted.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Season with salt to taste. If the pasta is too dry, add a little warm water.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Enjoy!