Savory Italian Sausage & Vegetable Pasta Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 red peppers, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable medley (e.g., zucchini, squash)
- 3 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients and Cook Sausage:
Begin by preparing all vegetables. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for about 8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics:
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing over medium heat for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

3. Add Vegetables:
Incorporate red peppers, asparagus, and the vegetable medley into the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the kale and spinach, cooking until just wilted, roughly 3 more minutes.

4. Combine Cooked Sausage and Tomatoes:
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5. Cook Pasta:
Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

6. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage and vegetable mixture, gently stirring to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

7. Finish with Basil and Cheese:
Stir in the chopped fresh basil. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta dish, stirring until the cheese is melted and the dish is harmoniously combined.

8. Serve:
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Italian sausage, pasta dinner, vegetable pasta, skillet meal, weekday dinner, easy dinner, hearty pasta, spinach and kale, savory dish, family meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,600 calories for the entire dish

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