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Owen Parker

healthy italian sausage pasta

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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz macaroni
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 T Italian seasoning
  • 1 package precooked sausage links
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz chicken broth
  • 4 oz grated parmesan optional
  • 5 oz spinach

Method
 

  1. Chop ½ yellow onion.
  2. Dice 1 zucchini.
  3. Cut sausage links into half-moons.
  4. Cook 12oz macaroni according to package directions.
  5. Heat 1T olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Cook chopped yellow onion + zucchini, stirring, ~3 mins.
  6. Turn heat to low & add 1T Italian seasoning and sausage & lightly cook until aromatic, about 1 min.
  7. Add 15oz crushed tomatoes and 8oz chicken broth.
  8. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 mins. Sauce should be slightly thickened.
  9. Stir in 5oz spinach until completely wilted.
  10. Toss sauce w/ macaroni. Sprinkle w/ parmesan, optional.

Notes

*Nutrition information is for one serving. Nutrition information will vary based on which sausage you choose.
 
Nutrition
Calories: 454.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 78.1g | Protein: 19.2g | Fat: 8.1g