Healthy Spinach and Sausage skillet with Penne Pasta
Healthy Spinach and Sausage skillet with Penne Pasta is comfort food for the soul and one of our family's favorite easy recipes. In only 30 minutes, and with just one pan, you can feed the whole family on a busy weeknight. It’s packed with protein and is a great way to incorporate greens for the picky eaters of the family! It’s so good, you’ll likely be looking forward to leftovers the next day!
Servings: 4
Calories: 527kcal
Cost: 29
Equipment
- cutting board
- strainer
Ingredients
- 12-16 oz chicken or Turkey sausage
- 8 oz Penne pasta banza recommended
- 1 jar marinara organic
- 4 cups baby spinach fresh
- 4-6 oz Mozarella cheese fresh may sub with shredded 1.5cups
- 1 diced organic zucchini
- 1 Diced Roma tomato
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon Basil flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon Avocado oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, rinse, and set aside about 8-10 min
- Add oil to a skillet on medium heat
- cook sausage, breaking apart until browned, add red pepper flakes approx 7 min
- Add marinara on lower to medium-low heat and slowly toss in spinach until wilted 3-5min
- Add tomato and zucchini and stir until combined simmer for 1-2 minutes
- Add pasta and stir to combine
- Top with mozzarella slices, chunks, or sprinkles- however you desire, and cover the skillet, allowing it to melt.
- Season with basil flakes and Serve hot
- Serves 4
Notes
organic ground turkey or chicken sausage in a roll was used for this recipe
Note: nutrition facts are approximate
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1364mg | Potassium: 1692mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4314IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 7mg