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PASTA WITH SPINACH AND SAUSAGE


Active Time : 30 Minutes
Total Time : 30 Minutes
Serves : 8

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound dry rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage links, casings removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 28 oz cans (14.5 oz each) or 1 can
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pkg (6 oz each) fresh baby spinach

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up clumps with back of spoon. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Wipe out skillet with paper towel.

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Stir in undrained tomatoes, vinegar and nutmeg; reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach. Remove from heat; stir 1 to 2 minutes or until leaves have just wilted.

Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add tomato sauce mixture and sausage; toss until well blended.