15-Minute Smoked Sausage Pasta with White Beans (One Skillet)

Name: 15-Minute Smoked Sausage Pasta with White Beans (One Skillet)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 ounce package Smoked Sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4” slices; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 ounces bow tie pasta (cooked and drained (or medium sized pasta of your choice); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1 medium zucchini (sliced into thin rounds); 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1-6 ounces package of spinach (pre-washed); 1-15 ounces can white beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

15-Minute Smoked Sausage Pasta with White Beans (One Skillet) is the perfect weeknight meal ready in 15 minutes. The smoked sausage brings a smoky spiced flavor to the dish which means you don’t need extra spices!

Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min
Makes6 servings
Calories210

Ingredients

6 servings

1 14 ounce package Smoked Sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4” slices
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces bow tie pasta (cooked and drained (or medium sized pasta of your choice)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 medium zucchini (sliced into thin rounds)
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1-6 ounces package of spinach (pre-washed)
1-15 ounces can white beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
In a large pot bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat a dry large skillet over medium-low heat and toast pine nuts, stirring frequently, until pine nuts are golden in spots, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same skillet heat 2 tsp. olive oil on medium-high heat and sauté the smoked sausage for 5 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove smoked sausage and set aside.
4
Add the zucchini and vegetable broth to the skillet and simmer until zucchini are soft, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, white beans, cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley and continue to simmer for 2 minutes until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are soft.
5
Turn the heat to low, add the pasta and smoked sausage to the vegetables mixing well to combine and cook for 30 seconds. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, fresh parsley and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce, about 3 to 4 minutes. You can also microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until heated through. This pasta is best fresh since the pine nuts lose their crunch over time, but it still reheats well for lunches during the week. Freezing isn't recommended, the zucchini and spinach turn watery once thawed. Sear the sausage in batches if your skillet feels crowded, it browns better with room to breathe. No pine nuts on hand? Toasted walnuts or slivered almonds work as a substitute. For extra richness, finish with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parmesan.