Pasta · Easy
One-Pan Sausage and Spinach Pasta
This one-pan sausage and spinach pasta cooks entirely in a single skillet, from browning the sausage to simmering the pasta right in the sauce. It's a fast, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup.
10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
What you'll need
- 1 lbItalian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz)crushed tomatoes
- 1.5 cupschicken broth
- 12 ozpenne pasta, uncooked
- 3 cupsbaby spinach
- 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon, optionalred pepper flakes
- to tastesalt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1In a large deep skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- 2Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 3Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, and stir in the uncooked pasta.
- 4Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 14-16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- 5Stir in the spinach until wilted, then fold in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- 6Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Make it yours
- Use turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.
- Swap spinach for kale.
Good with
- Crusty bread
- A simple green salad
- Extra Parmesan on top
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I use a different pasta shape?
Yes, rotini, ziti, or farfalle all work well in this one-pan dish.
Can I make this ahead?
It's best fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.



