Protein Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Spinach
This easy protein pasta recipe is made with simple ingredients, packed with flavor, and comes together in less than 20 minutes. Savory Italian sausage, juicy fresh tomatoes, and spinach create a meal that tastes like you spent much longer in the kitchen.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz box chickpea pasta I like Banza pasta
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 10 oz package cherry tomatoes about 2 cups
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the protein pasta per the instructions on the box to al dente.1 8 oz box chickpea pasta
- In a medium to large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the Italian sausage and break it up with your spatula. Cook until it is mostly cooked through. Drain excess fat if desired.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound Italian sausage
- Add in the cherry tomatoes and seasoning. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and have burst. You can use the back of your spatula to break them up if needed.1 10 oz package cherry tomatoes, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add in the spinach and cook until wilted.2 cups spinach
- Add in the drained pasta and toss to combine.
Notes
- Add the leftover pasta to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, add to the microwave until warmed through.
- Don't overcook the chickpea pasta. Chickpea pasta can become mushy if it's cooked too long. I recommend cooking it just until al dente and checking it a minute or two before the package directions suggest.
- Add the spinach at the very end. Spinach wilts quickly, so stir it in during the last minute or two of cooking to keep it bright green and fresh.
- Double the recipe for meal prep. Whenever I know we're heading into a busy week, I'll make a double batch for easy lunches. Having a high-protein meal ready to go on those extra hectic days is a lifesaver.
- Use ripe tomatoes whenever possible. Since this recipe has such a short ingredient list, ripe summer tomatoes add the best flavor and create a light sauce as they break down.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl
Nutrition facts are automatically calculated and are only estimates.
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