Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

This Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a delightful combination of savory sausage and fresh spinach, tossed with al dente pasta in a light garlic sauce. It's a quick, flavorful dish that brings comfort to any meal.

Ingredients

• Pasta (e.g., penne) - 200 grams
• Kosher sausage (chicken or turkey) - 200 grams
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese (optional) - 30 grams, grated

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Slice the kosher sausage and add it to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once the sausage is cooked, add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Drain the cooked pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sausage and spinach, tossing to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Spinach is rich in vitamins A and K, supporting eye health and bone strength.
• Sausage provides protein to help maintain muscle mass.

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