Spinach and Sausage Pasta

Name: Spinach and Sausage Pasta
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 1/2 oz Box of Penne Pasta; 1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage Links; 1 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Blend; 4 1/2 oz baby spinach; 4 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh cracked pepper; 1 tsp salt

theconorstrejcek @cook_3905683

A cheap and tasty pasta dish.

theconorstrejcek @cook_3905683

A cheap and tasty pasta dish.

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14 1/2 ozBox of Penne Pasta
1 lbSpicy Italian Sausage Links
1 1/2 cupShredded Parmesan Blend
4 1/2 ozbaby spinach
4 tbspolive oil, extra virgin
4garlic cloves
1 tbspfresh cracked pepper
1 tspsalt

Cooking Instructions

1

In a large pot, cook the entire box of pasta according to the directions on the box. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain well in a colander then return to the pot for later use (do not keep it over heat after returning to the pot).
2

While the pasta cooks, slice the sausage links on a diagonal and cook in a medium skillet over medium heat. The sausage will look browned and glossy when it is done cooking.
3

Slice the garlic cloves into "chips". In a small skillet, heat the garlic chips in the 4 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium-low heat. Simmer the garlic until it becomes soft and golden brown. The garlic infused oil will become a simple "sauce" for the pasta.
4

Add the cooked sausage, garlic and oil, salt and fresh pepper to the pot containing the cooked pasta. Stir well.
5

Turn the burner on to low heat. Add the fresh spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted (this will take a minute or two). Once the spinach has wilted, turn off the burner and add the cheese. Stir well.