Sausage Spinach Marinara Penne
- Serves
- 6 servings
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 28 min
- Cost
- $15.00
- Nutrition
- 640 cal · 27g protein
- kid-favorite
- one-pot
🍳 1 pan + pressure cooker · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Sausage Spinach Marinara Penne is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 6 and is on the table in about 36 minutes, for around $15 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + pressure cooker, and the 9 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 lb penne
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Steps
- Brown the sausage (casings removed) in the oil in a large pot, breaking it up, 6 to 7 minutes, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F. Drain any extra fat.
- Add the penne, marinara, broth, 2 cups water, garlic powder and oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low 14 to 16 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is tender. (Pressure cooker: high pressure 5 minutes, quick release.)
- Stir in the spinach until wilted and serve with Parmesan for sprinkling.
- Picky eater tip: serve plain penne with a little marinara and cheese on the side, and keep the spinach and sausage separate.
- Make ahead: remove the sausage casings and measure the seasonings up to a day ahead. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
2 packages frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 27 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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