Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach Skillet Meal

Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach Skillet Meal

Recipe serves 4 and is an Ever Ready Special

Ingredients:  

• 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
• 1-1/2 TB. olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup diced sweet onions
• 3/4 cup diced mini sweet red and yellow peppers
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
• 2 cups penne pasta (dried)
• 1/2 tsp. each rosemary, thyme, parsley flakes  and basil 
• 1 can (14.5) petite diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and onion
• 3/4-1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 3 cups baby spinach torn leaves, stems removed (1/2 of a 5 oz. bag) 
• 1/4 cup cream
• Optional 1/4 cup dry red wine e.g. Cabernet, pinot noir

Directions:

• In a large skillet at least 4 inches deep or a large pot heat olive oil. Add sausage, peppers, garlic and onions. Cook until meat is no longer pink and peppers and onions are soft.
• Crumble sausage in pan. Remove meat mixture and place on a paper towel lined plate.
• Wipe pan free of grease. Add to the pan water, broth, dried penne, spices and canned tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir once midway through cooking.
• Uncover and turn off heat. Add in cream,wine if using, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, meat mixture, cheddar cheese  and torn spinach leaves. Cook on a low heat uncovered 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Sprinkle on rest of Parmesan cheese right before serving.
  

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