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Tomato Spinach Pasta

Tomato Spinach Pasta

This Tomato Spinach Pasta features savory pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with sausage, spinach, and Parmesan. A delicious blend of flavors!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 584 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • large measuring cup
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon parsley

Pasta, etc.

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 0.5 lb ground sausage hot, sweet, or mild
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine optional
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese optional but recommended
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 lb Mezzi Rigatoni
  • 3 cups baby spinach packed

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure remaining ingredients before beginning.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook and crumble until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove and set it aside.
  • Begin boiling a pot of salted water for the pasta while you proceed with the following steps.
  • Add the wine to the skillet used to cook the sausage and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the skillet, this will add more flavor to the sauce. Simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw flour smell is gone.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the skillet in small splashes, stirring continuously. Do this slowly to maintain the thickness of the sauce. Add the drained tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and simmer uncovered while you boil the pasta to al dente. Drain once cooked.
  • Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously. Add the spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked sausage.
  • Add the pasta and stir to combine. It will continue to thicken upon standing. Serve!

Notes

These leftovers reheat well. I use the ‘melt’ setting on my microwave or you can reheat over 50% power. A makeshift double boiler reheats creamy pastas really well too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 584kcal
Keyword cream sauce, parmesan, pasta, Sausage, spinach, Tomato Spinach Pasta
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