Spicy Sausage Pasta (Ready in 40 Minutes)

Name: Spicy Sausage Pasta (Ready in 40 Minutes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounce of elbow macaroni; 1 pound of Andouille sausage {or spicy Italian sausage}; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 - 15 ounce can of tomato sauce; 1 - 6 ounce can of tomato paste; 1 - 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes; 1 cup spinach or kale (chopped); 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); 1/2 cup cream; 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish (chopped); 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)

Spicy Sausage Pasta kicks up your favorite pasta dish with a bit of spice. You will love how easy this comforting Italian meal comes together. Serve with your favorite crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce!

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Makes6 servings
Calories622

Ingredients

6 servings

8 ounce of elbow macaroni
1 pound of Andouille sausage {or spicy Italian sausage}
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 - 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
1 - 6 ounce can of tomato paste
1 - 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 cup spinach or kale (chopped)
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 cup cream
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish (chopped)
2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)

Method

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the andouille sausage, and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon as it browns. Drain the fat.
2
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
3
Mix the sausage back in along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper, if using. Stir well.
4
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked pasta and the cream, stir, and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in the spinach and let it wilt.
5
Mix in the mozzarella cheese and let it melt. Sprinkle with green onion, parsley, and Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Notes

Heat Level: Add the crushed red pepper directly to individual bowls instead of the pot if you're serving kids or spice-sensitive eaters. Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth to bring the sauce back together. Freezing: Cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.