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Chicken Sausage Pasta

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A delightful dish combining tender pasta, flavorful chicken sausage, and a creamy marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces pasta (uncooked, any type)
  • 4 links Italian-style chicken sausage (sliced into 1-inch coins)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1-2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta just until al dente, following package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and add minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the marinara sauce, heavy cream or half and half, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Stir in the spinach and cook for another minute until it wilts.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine all the flavors.
  6. Garnish with grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, or basil if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

You can use turkey sausage or any pasta shape you prefer. Baby spinach adds nutrition and can be substituted with other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/chicken-sausage-pasta-recipe/