Sausage-spinach Pasta Casserole |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is an easy stovetop casserole that is very healthy as well as delicious. Serve with a salad and of course garlic bread. Ingredients:
12 oz. baby spinach |
8 oz italian sausage, remove from casings and crumble |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 tb flour |
1 c. chicken stock |
1 (14.5oz) can of diced tomatoes in juice |
1 (16oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes |
1 lb. rigatoni, penne or ziti pasta cooked and drained |
1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese or more to suit taste |
Directions:
1. Wash spinach and set aside to drain.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
3. Saute the minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
4. Put the spinach in the skillet and toss for no longer than 45 seconds. ( You just want to wilt it.)
5. In a small bowl, stir the flour into the broth. Add to the spinach and bring to a boil.
6. Add the tomatoes, beans and crushed red pepper.
7. Simmer for about 6 minutes, stir in sausage and simmer for 1 minute longer.
8. Toss the sauce with the hot pasta and parmesan cheese.
9. Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese to sprinkle on.
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