FARFALLE WITH SAUSAGE, PINE NUTS, TOMATOES & SPINACH

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I made this up as I went along - it is so good! Ingredients are not exact, so use as much or little as you like.

Provided by nancy.meyer

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces farfalle pasta (bowtie)
1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage (removed from casings)
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 small onion
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 ounces sliced mushrooms
6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (softened and julienned)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
6 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling on top)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook farfalle according to package directions. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet.
  • Add garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
  • Add pine nuts to garlic, and sauté 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, sauté until soft (3 minutes).
  • Add mushrooms and sauté 3 minutes.
  • At this point you may need to add more olive oil if mixture is dry.
  • Add red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes, and salt & pepper to taste. Sauté mixture while sausage is browning, stirring occasionally.
  • In a separate skillet, brown sausage until cooked through. Add sausage to vegetable mixture. Blend well, and sauté until mixture is moist but not soupy.
  • Fold spinach into the mixture. Remove from heat once spinach begins to wilt.
  • In a large bowl, combine farfalle and sausage/vegetable mixture.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese. Blend well.
  • Spoon into pasta bowls or plates and top with additional parmesan cheese.

Babirye leticia
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually use a pre-cooked sausage to save time. I also like to add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for an extra bit of flavor. This is a great recipe for a simple and delicious pasta dish.


Pey Mcmeans
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I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They added a nice crunch and flavor. I also liked the addition of the spinach. It added a nice pop of color and flavor. This is a great recipe for a flavorful and satisfying past


Sonalee Roopnarain
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The spinach is hidden in the sauce and the kids don't even notice it. I usually use a mild Italian sausage and it's perfect for kids who don't like spicy food. This is a great r


Gregory Isaaks
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage, tomatoes, and spinach all come together perfectly. I usually use a mild Italian sausage, but you could also use a spicy sausage if you prefer. This is a great recipe for a flavorful and sat


Juana Cadenas
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually use a pre-cooked sausage to save time. I also like to add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for an extra bit of flavor. This is a great recipe for a simple and delicious pasta dish.


Abdul Hayee Channa
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I'm a big fan of spinach and I love how it adds a pop of color and flavor to this dish. I usually use fresh spinach, but you could also use frozen spinach if you don't have any fresh spinach on hand. This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious


olabanji akkanni
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I usually make a big batch of sausage on the weekend and then use it in this dish during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's also really flavorful. I would definitely recommend this r


Busra Alozkan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so easy to make. I usually use a spicy Italian sausage and it gives the dish a nice kick. I also like to add some red pepper flakes for


Md Rakibul
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This was a really easy recipe to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The results were delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely rec


Blake Kent
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I used a mild Italian sausage and it was perfect for people who don't like spicy food. I would definitely make this again for a party.


Liberty Laka
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


Sadia Ansari
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors of the sausage, tomatoes, and pine nuts were really well-balanced and the spinach added a nice touch of bitterness. I would definitely make this again.


Joy Kelly
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This was a really easy and flavorful pasta dish. I used a pre-cooked sausage and it saved me a lot of time. The pine nuts added a nice crunch and the spinach added a nice pop of color. I will definitely be making this again!


Elmary Volkwyn
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used a spicy Italian sausage and it gave the dish a nice kick. I also added some red pepper flakes for an extra bit of heat. The spinach wilted perfectly and added a nice pop of color to the dish. O


Sushila Karki
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sausage, pine nuts, tomatoes, and spinach all came together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy texture of the pine nuts. I will definitely be making this again.