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Chicken Sausage and Pasta Skillet
Chicken Sausage and Pasta Skillet
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
30-minute one-skillet pasta with chicken sausage, cheese, and spinach.
Ingredients:
  • For the marinara sauce (or substitute 2 1/2 to 3 cups store-bought sauce):
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) diced red onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 28-oz. (795g) can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1/4 cup (5g) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup (5g) chopped fresh basil
  • For the pasta:
  • 8 ounces (225g) penne pasta
  • 1 pound (450g) chicken sausage, cut into bit-sized pieces
  • 4 to 6 cups (100g to 150g) baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups (140g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • For the marinara sauce (or store-bought): In a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in honey, parsley, basil, and oregano for a minute. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat. (Yields 2 1/2 to 3 cups; store in the fridge for 4 to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.)
  • Boil 2 quarts of water in a pot, generously season with salt. Add pasta when boiling, cook for 7 to 9 minutes to your desired doneness. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped sausage for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through. Stir in pasta sauce and simmer for 1 minute. Add spinach and gently wilt for 30 seconds.
  • For baked pasta: Combine pasta in the pan and mix well. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden at the edges. If you prefer a faster option, stir the cheese into the pasta until melted.
  • Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot. If you enjoyed the dish, please consider rating it and leaving a comment!

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