SAUSAGE, ZUCCHINI, SPINACH AND TOMATO PASTA
I have a weakness for pasta, but decided it was time to be more conscious of what I was eating. This is the product of that experimentation. The best part of this recipe is that you use the same pan for everything but the noodles. Who doesn't love easy clean up? This makes a good six to eight servings depending on how many big eaters you have in your family. If you half the recipe, keep the tomato, spinach and zucchini the same and half all other ingredients. Also, if you don't like spice omit the crushed red pepper.
Provided by sbera007
Categories Penne
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large 12 inch deep fry pan or skillet, cook spinach and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook until spinach is wilted (approximately 5 minutes).
- Transfer spinach to cutting board to cool. When cool, chop spinach.
- In hot skillet, add the other tablespoon olive oil.
- Add chopped zucchini.
- Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cook until lightly browned (about 3 minutes). Set zucchini aside.
- Turn heat to medium high.
- Add sausage and crushed red pepper.
- Cook until browned (about 7 minutes). Drain if you like; I don't because turkey sausage is generally pretty lean.
- Add tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, and half and half.
- Cook on medium high for ten minutes; reduce heat to low.
- Meanwhile, boil water and cook pasta.
- Drain pasta (do not rinse) and add to sausage mixture.
- Cook on low for about five minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 1325.8, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 10.1, Protein 28.9
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Kalpana Rai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.
Matbob231
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.
Kelly Fageroos
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Rian Mileti
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Samar Jutt
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage and tomatoes were especially good together.
David Troncoso
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
saklain raza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper.
Manik Sah
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage and vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal.
Ruska Regmi
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was so good! The flavors all came together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy sausage and the fresh spinach.
Kristy Houston
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sausage, zucchini, spinach, and tomatoes was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.