Sausage and Pasta Dinner
photo by Hope Rock
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
4 Entrees
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 113.39 g smoked turkey sausage (Precooked)
- 1 large leek (Chopped, Soaked and Cleaned)
- 2 garlic cloves (Minced)
- 4.92 ml olive oil
- 157.80 ml chicken broth
- 118.29 ml red pepper (Sliced 1-inch strips)
- 177.44 ml sliced mushrooms
- 1892.72 ml fresh spinach
- 354.88 ml pasta (any type, al dente)
- 59.14 ml fresh basil (freshly chopped)
- 59.14 ml parmesan cheese (grated parmesan)
- 2.46 ml black pepper
- 4.92 ml cornstarch (Thickening agent)
- 4.92 ml water
directions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. While waiting for the water to boil cut 4 oz of sausage into pieces, mince garlic and dice/clean the leeks; set aside.
- In a large skillet heat up garlic and leeks until tender. Stir in sausage pieces, chicken broth, & red peppers. Bring skillet to boil, reduce heat. Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until greens are wilted.
- Keep an eye on the pasta, be sure not to over cook. Once pasta is cooked al dente, drain and use only 1 1/2 cups of the pasta. Save the rest of the pasta for another delicious dinner.
- To create the thickener.
- Take 1 tsp cornstarch and equal parts water in a small bowl or cup and stir until well combined. Pour the cornstarch mixture in with skillet and bring to a small boil until the liquid begins to thicken.
- Turn off the heat and allow to set for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp black pepper over the sausage and spinach mixture and combine well.
- Split the sausage mixture in the skillet into 4 equal parts. Plate each serving & sprinkle fresh chopped basil and grated parmesan on top.
- FYI: The pepper does bring a bit of heat. If you're not a fan of spicy heat in a dish, simply omit the black pepper in the end or reduce the amount of pepper. If you prefer a more soupy style to this dish (which is just as good) simply omit the thickening agent.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Hope Rock
Harrisburg, 77