Tomato, Sausage, & Spinach Pasta
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![Daphne Hickman](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_36,w_36,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1664842030/avatar/dbabdde9b1211390a5d964bcbdfb2b7d.jpg)
By Daphne Hickman
Tomato, Sausage, & Spinach Pasta
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:11:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories480 kcal (24%)
Total Fat20.7 g (30%)
Carbs42.8 g (16%)
Sugars2.5 g (3%)
Protein30.2 g (60%)
Sodium909.3 mg (45%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cook pasta in 2 quarts of water according to package instructions. Save 2 cups of pasta cooking water and drain the rest. Set aside.
![pasta](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764696/graph/fooddb/65bd79203392948867d04e935875824e.jpg)
Step 2
Cook ground italian sausage in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
![ground italian sausage](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765050/graph/fooddb/483c7c49e27f3c26bb32d3e35e20f17e.jpg)
![olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
Step 3
Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil, minced onions, and minced garlic to pan. Cook until onions are translucent.
![olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
![red onion](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
![garlic](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
Step 4
Add 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, spinach, and tomatoes to pan. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
![grape tomatoes](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312213/custom_upload/2cb3955df5f018de9983435bfb92df6d.jpg)
![spinach](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763050/graph/fooddb/9b68eec8f074b3447aea063763f745f2.jpg)
Step 5
Add cooked sausage, pasta, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Turn heat to low, add parmesan a handful at a time and mix until a creamy sauce is formed.
![pasta](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764696/graph/fooddb/65bd79203392948867d04e935875824e.jpg)
![ground italian sausage](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765050/graph/fooddb/483c7c49e27f3c26bb32d3e35e20f17e.jpg)
![grated parmesan](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764639/graph/fooddb/f1fe2fc9e0919c4d60a8aaa808296684.jpg)
Step 6
Add more pasta water and salt as needed. Remove from heat and finish with a few cranks of black pepper. Serve and enjoy!
![kosher salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
![ground pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554130520/custom_upload/c8688403303aa7ee4047067ad83d14b2.jpg)
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