Chicken Sausage Pasta – Fast, Cozy & Full of Flavor
Fast, hearty, and full of flavor, this Chicken Sausage Pasta is the kind of meal that holds you together after a long day — simple ingredients, bold taste, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta penne or spaghetti
- 2 chicken sausages sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups spinach or kale optional
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and sliced chicken sausage. Cook for 5–7 minutes until sausage is browned and heated through.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Add spinach or kale if using. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Return cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss with herbs, salt, pepper, and reserved pasta water as needed.
- Top with grated parmesan if desired. Serve hot and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Swap pasta type, sausage flavor, or vegetables as needed — this recipe is as flexible as it is flavorful. Don't forget to save your pasta water for a glossy, cohesive sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
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