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30-Minute Italian Sausage Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Marinara Sauce

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A 30-minute, dairy-free one-pan pasta featuring crumbled Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and marinara sauce tossed with cooked pasta for a hearty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (penne, farfalle, or short pasta of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 15 oz (about 1 pound) Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed and crumbled
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 13 oz (1 can) marinara or tomato pasta sauce
  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach (about 2 cups packed)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Reserved pasta cooking water, 1/2 cup (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 8 oz sliced mushrooms; sauté 4–5 minutes until browned and tender; transfer mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the crumbled 15 oz Italian sausage and cook 4–6 minutes, breaking it up, until no longer pink; drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Add 4 minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cooked sausage and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 13 oz marinara sauce and stir to combine; bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the reserved 1/2 cup pasta water and 6 oz fresh spinach to the sauce; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until spinach is wilted and sauce is slightly loosened.
  7. Return the sautéed mushrooms to the skillet and add the drained pasta; toss thoroughly to coat, heating 1–2 minutes so flavors meld (add more pasta water if needed to reach desired sauciness).
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Notes

1) Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish gluten-free. 2) For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken Italian sausage or plant-based sausage. 3) If you prefer more sauce, add an extra 1/2 cup marinara and a splash more pasta water.

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