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A pan of Spicy Penne Rosé in a creamy tomato sauce with sausage, spinach, and fresh basil sits on a gray surface near garlic bulbs, salt and pepper shakers, and a white cloth.
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Spicy Penne Rosé with Sausage & Spinach

This one pot dinner brings together perfectly cooked penne, Italian sausage, fresh spinach all cooked in a simple creamy tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Tomato Sauce, Spicy Penne Rosé, Spicy Penne Rosé with Sausage and Spinach
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sammy Montgoms

Equipment

  • 1 large pan

Ingredients

  • 250 grams penne or pasta of choice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 hot italian sausage roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 2 cups spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce I am using Mutti
  • 1 cup vegetable stock salted
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream 33%
  • 1/2 cup water
  • fresh basil optional to garnish
  • parmesan cheese optional to garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by chopping your garlic, shallot and spinach. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Next, remove the casings from your Italian sausage and break into bite-size pieces. Set aside until ready to use.
  • To a large frying pan add your olive oil and set to medium/high heat.
    Once hot, add your Italian sausage and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, just until the sausage begins to brown.
  • Add, your garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes and sauté on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the shallot has softended.
  • Add your tomato paste and sauté until it changes into a dark red colour. About 3 minutes.
  • Add your uncooked penne, tomato sauce, stock, heavy cream and water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is fully cooked and the liquid is nearly all absorbed. About 10 minutes.
    Sammy tip: stir the pasta every few minutes to avoid it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Turn the burner off, remove the lid, add your spinach and mozzarella and mix until combbined.
  • Top with fresh basil and grated parmesan if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 939kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1640mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2919IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 4mg
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