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Spinach Sausage Pasta

Spinach Sausage Pasta is an easy pasta recipe packed with spinach, fennel seeds, sausage, garlic and onion.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 616 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion , thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seed
  • 2 cups spinach , packed
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pound Italian sausage links , cooked and cut into 1/2 inch discs
  • 30 ounces stewed tomatoes with Italian seasoning , drained (2 cans)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside. Toss with small amount of additional olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, saute for 2 minutes or until starting to soften.
  3. Add the fennel seed, sauteing for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and garlic, allow to wilt, approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, sausage, cooked pasta, salt and pepper.
  6. Heat thoroughly, approximately 5 minutes. Serve hot.
  7. If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Notes

  • Cook sausage on the grill, in the oven at 350°F for 25 minutes or pan fry for 12 minutes, turning on each side.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 616kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 1140mg (48%) Potassium 855mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1240IU (25%) Vitamin C 18.2mg (20%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 616

% Daily Value*

Calories 616kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 1140mg 48%
Potassium 855mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1240IU 25%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 20%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.