
One-Pot Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, vibrant spinach, and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
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
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
Stir in crushed tomatoes, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
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
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Season with salt to taste. If the pasta is too dry, add a little warm water.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Enjoy!