Penne Pasta with Sausage and Greens

Method5 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the package directions (boil for 7-10 minutes, or until al dente). Drain the pasta in a colander.

   Uses 12 oz penne pasta · water for boiling penne

2. 2

   Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, add the sausage links to a large pot along with one tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the sausage over medium heat for about five minutes, or until they are slightly browned and firm enough to slice.

   Uses 1 Tbsp olive oil · 3 links Italian sausage (about 12 oz)

   
3. 3

   Step 3: While the sausage is cooking, mince the garlic (2 cloves) and dice the onion. Remove the sausage from the pot and add the onion and garlic in its place. Sauté the onion and garlic in the pot for 2-3 minutes, allowing the moisture to dissolve the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Meanwhile, slice the sausage into medallions. Once the onions are soft and transparent, add the sliced sausage back to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes more, or until the sausage is cooked through.

   Uses partially browned sausage · 2 cloves garlic · 1 yellow onion

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Add the can of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt (3/4 tsp), pepper, and brown sugar (1/2 Tbsp) to the pot. Stir until the tomato paste is evenly combined with the tomato sauce.

   Uses cooked sliced sausage and aromatics · 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes · 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste · 1 tsp dried basil · 3/4 tsp salt · freshly cracked black pepper, to taste · 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the frozen broccoli (1/4 lb) and spinach (1/4 lb) to the pot, stir to combine, and allow to heat through, stirring occasionally. By this time the pasta should be fully cooked and drained. Add the drained pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Crumble the feta (2 oz) into the pot, stir to combine, then serve.

   Uses sausage and tomato sauce · 1/4 lb frozen broccoli · 1/4 lb frozen spinach · drained cooked penne · 2 oz feta