Description
Italian Sausage Pasta with Spinach & Mushrooms is a flavorful one-pan meal packed with savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in diced onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and soften.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, then stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or mascarpone cheese.
- For a leaner option, use turkey or chicken sausage instead of pork sausage.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to refresh the sauce.
- Pair with garlic bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage Pasta with Spinach & Mushrooms, easy pasta recipe, one-pan meal, quick dinner, Italian dinner, sausage pasta
