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Pot Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

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A quick and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and fresh spinach, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 links Italian Sausages (sweet or hot)
  • 24 ounces Passata or Crushed Tomatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red-Pepper Flakes
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 pound Cavatappi or Fusilli Pasta
  • 5 cups Baby Spinach
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Remove casings from sausages and crumble into the skillet. Cook without stirring for 1 minute.
  3. Stir sausage at one-minute intervals for 4-6 minutes, until browned and crispy. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add passata, cumin, red-pepper flakes, and 2 cups of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil.
  5. Add pasta, ensuring it is coated in sauce, and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in spinach until wilted. Add warm water if the dish is too thick.
  7. Serve topped with Parmesan.

Notes

  • Substitute plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.
  • Use oregano or thyme instead of cumin if desired.
  • Adjust red-pepper flakes for your preferred spice level.
  • Kosher salt is essential for flavor.
  • Gluten-free pasta can be used.
  • Kale or other leafy greens can be used instead of spinach.

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