Sausage, Zucchini, Spinach And Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Sausage, Zucchini, Spinach And Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 5 ounces fresh spinach (I buy the pre-washed and ready to eat spinach); 1 medium zucchini (chopped); salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 1 1/2 lbs Italian turkey sausage (casing removed); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon if you like it hot!); 1 (15 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes (drained and chopped); 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 12 ounces whole wheat penne (or pasta of your choice)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
5 ounces fresh spinach (I buy the pre-washed and ready to eat spinach)
1 medium zucchini (chopped)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs Italian turkey sausage (casing removed)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon if you like it hot!)
1 (15 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes (drained and chopped)
1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
12 ounces whole wheat penne (or pasta of your choice)

1
In a large 12 inch deep fry pan or skillet, cook spinach and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook until spinach is wilted (approximately 5 minutes).
2
Transfer spinach to cutting board to cool. When cool, chop spinach.
3
In hot skillet, add the other tablespoon olive oil.
4
Add chopped zucchini.
5
Salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Cook until lightly browned (about 3 minutes). Set zucchini aside.
7
Turn heat to medium high.
8
Add sausage and crushed red pepper.
9
Cook until browned (about 7 minutes). Drain if you like; I don't because turkey sausage is generally pretty lean.
10
Add tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, and half and half.
11
Cook on medium high for ten minutes; reduce heat to low.
12
Meanwhile, boil water and cook pasta.
13
Drain pasta (do not rinse) and add to sausage mixture.
14
Cook on low for about five minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

516

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 5 ounces fresh spinach (I buy the pre-washed and ready to eat spinach), 1 medium zucchini (chopped), and more.

Yes, Sausage, Zucchini, Spinach And Tomato 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.

Sausage, Zucchini, Spinach And Tomato Pasta

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