This Italian Sausage Pasta is a quick and satisfying 30-minute meal that combines savory sausage, fresh spinach, crimini mushrooms, and tangy marinara sauce with bow-tie pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers rich, comforting flavors that everyone will love. Whether you're craving Italian cuisine or a simple dinner, this hearty dish is a winner.
15 oz crumbled Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
2 cups fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms (or any mushrooms of choice)
1 ½ cups tomato marinara sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes, then remove them from the skillet.
In the same skillet, add the crumbled sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into pieces. Drain any excess fat.
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the sausage. Cook for another minute.
Stir in the tomato marinara sauce and spinach. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well. Top with the cooked mushrooms before serving.
Seafood Substitutions: Swap shrimp for scallops, lobster, or salmon.
Vegetarian Option: Omit shrimp and add extra veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or asparagus.
Dairy-Free Option: Use unsweetened coconut or cashew milk instead of heavy cream.
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