Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage (cut into 1/4-inch slices (see NOTES))
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 16 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle) (cooked to package directions)
  • 10 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the sausage in the pan and brown well on both sides. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until both are translucent.
  • Now add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and baby spinach; stir. Cook until the spinach wilts then add the mozzarella stirring until cheese just melts. Top with grated parmesan cheese.