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Quick Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet

Quick Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet

Weeknight cooking has been my nemesis lately. Between a cold that just won’t quit and stress around the house dealing with school, I have had zero desire to cook anything. Ever. Unfortunately, there are people in my house that insist on being fed. Daily. The nerve! Thankfully Italian Sausage Pasta still keeps them happy and me sane.

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Pasta Skillet Recipe

 

Creamy Italian Pasta Skillet - Merry About Town
Yield: 5

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Pasta and Italian sausage come together beautifully in this family friendly meal.

Ingredients

  • 340 g box rotini pasta, I used Catelli Ancient Grains
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, core and seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, I used mild
  • 1 jar pasta sauce, I used President's Choice brand Mushroom
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup cream, I used 18% b/c that is what I had
  • Grated parmesan cheese.

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the onions, peppers and sausage until the sausage is no longer pink.
  3. Drain any grease present.
  4. Add pasta sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add baby spinach and stir. Cook until just wilted.
  6. Add cream and stir.
  7. Add pasta to the pasta sauce and stir.
  8. Garnish with parmesan and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 699Saturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1400mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 5gSugar: 9gProtein: 24g

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