Ingredients
- For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz chicken sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 13 oz marinara sauce (or tomato sauce)
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. While the pasta cooks, proceed with the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled chicken sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Make the Sauce: To the same skillet, add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, marinara sauce (or tomato sauce), and fresh spinach. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts.
- Add Fresh Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the sauce. Toss everything together and reheat over medium heat.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more red pepper flakes, if desired. Top with fresh thyme for garnish.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 724mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
