4.60 from 5 votes

Sausage Vegetable Pasta

By: Julia Pacheco
Savory sausage, crisp-tender vegetables, and pasta are tossed in a flavorful sauce for a hearty, colorful meal. It’s a quick dinner that’s both comforting and loaded with fresh flavor.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • ½ lb sausage
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups water
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 tbs tomato paste
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 6 oz frozen spinach

Instructions 

  • To a pot of boiling water add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set to the side.
  • To a large pot add the sausage and bell pepper break the sausage up and cook it through. Once cooked remove any excess grease in the pan. Now add in the water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Stir well. Let simmer covered stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked pasta. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2883IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Shannon says:

    5 stars

    This was delicious! Happy, comfort food that’s cheap and easy. Definitely adding to my recipe book!

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  2. Midwest Cook says:

    For budget-meals, if you don’t have seasonings in your pantry, look for canned tomatoes that include basil, oregano, etc (Italian seasoning combination).

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