Clean out the Fridge, Sausage and Pasta Recipe

Name: Clean out the Fridge, Sausage and Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups spiral shaped pasta, cooked; 1 lb chorizo sausage, chopped; 1 lb mild Italian sausage, chopped; 2 cups brown button mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium red pepper; 1 medium green pepper; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; italian seasoning; cajun seasoning; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups spiral shaped pasta, cooked
1 lb chorizo sausage, chopped
1 lb mild Italian sausage, chopped
2 cups brown button mushrooms, sliced
1 medium red pepper
1 medium green pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
italian seasoning
cajun seasoning
salt & pepper

1
Cook pasta in boiling, salted water.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Slice sausage into bite sized pieces.
4
I skin mine ahead of time because I don't like the skin.
5
Cook on medium-high in large frying pan until cooked through.
6
Remove sausage onto plate but do not drain any fat from pan.Turn down to medium heat.
7
Chop peppers, tomato and mushrooms into bite sized pieces (approx 1 inch).
8
Chop garlic finely.
9
Add olive oil to pan along with garlic and sautee for 1-2 minutes.
10
Do not let burn.
11
Add veggies to pan and sautee until softened.
12
Add sausage back into pan and mix together.
13
Cook for 5 minutes to let juices combine.
14
Add pasta to pan and toss together.
15
Add seasonings to taste.
16
Serve.
17
If you want this for more people, serve with salad or breads.
18
If its only 2-4 can be serves on its own.

1486

kcal

Calories

Fat

290

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups spiral shaped pasta, cooked, 1 lb chorizo sausage, chopped, 1 lb mild Italian sausage, chopped, 2 cups brown button mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Clean out the Fridge, Sausage and Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clean out the Fridge, Sausage and Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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