Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
12oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced
2 large shallots or 1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
10oz can diced tomatoes (use a spicy variety if you want a little more kick)
1/2 cup half & half
Pepper
8oz cut pasta, such as rotini
4 cups baby spinach
Parmesan cheese, for topping
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and shallots then saute until sausage is slightly curled, about 5 minutes (do not over cook or sausage will become rubbery). Add garlic then cook for 30 more seconds, stirring constantly.
Turn heat up to high then add chicken broth, tomatoes, half & half, and pepper. Mixture may look curdled but it's fine. Bring to a boil then add pasta and stir to combine. Place a lid on top then simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente., stirring once or twice. Add spinach then stir to combine and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
