Christy

Sausage Penne Pasta with Spinach & Onions😍 Total Time: ⏱️ 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 12 oz penne pasta 12 oz Italian sausage (beef or chicken), sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili flakes (optional) 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp black pepper Salt to taste ½ cup pasta water (reserved) 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce 2 cups fresh spinach ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh parsley or basil for garnish Instructions Cook the pasta Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. Brown the sausage Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside. Caramelize onions In the same pan, add onions. Cook 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and chili flakes, cook 30 seconds. Build the sauce Stir in paprika, black pepper, salt, and tomato sauce. Add reserved pasta water and simmer 2–3 minutes. Combine everything Add pasta and sausage back into the pan. Toss well until coated. Add spinach Stir in spinach until just wilted. Finish & serve Sprinkle Parmesan and fresh herbs on top. Serve #pastarecipe #spinach #cookingtiktok

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