Description
A delicious and simple recipe for Garlic Butter & Tomato Pasta that is bursting with flavor. This pasta dish is quick to make and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta spaghetti or linquine
Sauce:
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 2 links pre-cooked Italian sausage (chicken Italian sausage recommended)
- 3 TBSP butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Make the sauce: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until tomatoes soften. Mix in spinach until wilted.
- Combine: Add ΒΌ cup of hot pasta water to the skillet. Drain pasta and mix into the skillet with Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- This meal can be made vegetarian by omitting the sausage links.
- Regular tomatoes can be used instead of cherry/grape tomatoes.
- You can use fresh pasta from the refrigerated section for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8.25g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 59mg
