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    Sausage and Spinach Pasta

    Published: Oct 24, 2016 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 27, 2018 · 491 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    This Sausage and Spinach Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that cost less than $10 to make! Perfect for the whole family!

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Barilla® and Johnsonville®. The opinions and texts are all mine.
    Photo of Sausage and Spinach Pasta on a white plate garnished with parsley.
    Before kids, I was all about complicated cooking. With a love of food and time on my hands, no recipe seemed too complex to tackle, no ingredient too difficult to source.

    I have to laugh at my former self.

    With three kids a solo grocery store trip feels like a vacation. Intricate recipes are a thing of the past.

    Instead, I am all about simplicity. My ideal meal is one that is simple, delicious and budget friendly, like this Spinach & Sausage Pasta.

    It is the perfect example of how simple and delicious can go hand in hand.
    Photo of a white plate of Pasta with Sausage and Spinach on a white background with a red and white checkered napkin.

    I love recipes like this one for our weekly pasta night. The family loves Barilla Blue Box pasta, which is Italy's #1 brand of pasta.

    It makes a quick, easy, and versatile meal that makes everyone happy.

    I like to combine the al dente perfection of Barilla pasta with Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage to get a flavor-packed meal that comes together in a flash.

     

    All of the spices and flavors are built right into Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage making a delicious meal easy! Sausage is a great alternative to ground beef that keeps our meals interesting.

    Of course, it is fantastic with pasta; Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage also works well with sandwiches, pizza, soups and chilies.

    Up close photo of sausage spinach pasta.
    This week, I picked up Barilla Pasta and Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage at Kroger.

     

    With them, I created this simple Sausage and Spinach Pasta.   I love being able to feed the whole family a fast and easy meal for under $10.
    Sausage & Spinach Pasta
    Even better that it was a meal that every member of the family enjoyed.

    Tools for Making Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

    • Skillet
    • Saucepan 

    Sausage and Spinach Pasta

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    Sausage and Spinach Pasta

    This Sausage and Spinach Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that cost less than $10 to make! Perfect for the whole family!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Pasta with Sausage and Spinach, Sausage and Spinach Pasta, Sausage Spinach Pasta
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 377kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 mild Italian Sausage or vegan sausage
    • 16 ounces ziti pasta gluten free
    • 4 cups fresh spinach
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 12 ounces pasta sauce
    • For serving: basil Parmesan cheese
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cook sausage over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, turning often. Add ½ cup water to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 12 minutes.
    • Remove sausage from the pan and add spinach. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan.
    • Slice sausage into rounds and chop spinach fine.
    • Meanwhile, cook Ziti in boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 cup pasta sauce and sausage.
    • Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese and drizzle with more sauce if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2415IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2.9mg

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Hey Sharonoox

      October 24, 2016 at 8:58 pm

      The pasta looks simply delicious! My family likes a good pasta and I'll be making this for them. I like an easy and simple to make recipes. Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Janella Panchamsingh

      October 28, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      I love pasta with all my heart and this looks really good

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    3. Shannon Graham

      September 02, 2017 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      This looks so hearty!

      Reply

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