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A close-up bowl of creamy Pot Pasta with Sausage and Spinach, topped with grated cheese.

Pot Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

This recipe makes a simple, one-pot pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and spinach. It cooks quickly and uses common pantry items for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 links Sweet or Hot Italian Sausages Can substitute with plant-based sausage for vegetarian option.
  • 24 ounces Passata or Crushed Tomatoes Choose based on availability.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin Substitute with oregano or thyme if desired.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red-Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste for spice level.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 pound Cavatappi or Fusilli Pasta Gluten-free pasta can be used.
  • 5 cups Baby Spinach Can use kale or other leafy greens as alternatives.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan For serving.

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe focuses on simple preparation for a quick meal. Adjust the red-pepper flakes to control the heat level in your final dish.

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