If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish, this Spicy Sausage and Spinach Penne recipe is definitely worth trying. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to satisfy your craving for something spicy and savory.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
To start, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, spinach, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the sausage. Stir to combine and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sausage and spinach mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.Serve the Spicy Sausage and Spinach Penne with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!
