One Pot Creamy Tuscan Pasta
Ingredients
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
12 to 16
ounces
pork or chicken smoked sausage, sliced
-
½
cup
diced onion
-
2
cloves
garlic, finely minced
-
14.5
ounces
can diced tomatoes
-
15
ounces
can white beans, like Great Northern, drained
-
12
ounces
medium pasta shells
-
2 ½
cups
chicken broth
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
½
teaspoon
dried basil
-
2 to 3
cups
coarsely chopped fresh spinach
-
1 to 2
cups
shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
-
½
cup
freshly grated Parmesan
-
to taste
Fresh basil and/or chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a plate.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Blend drained beans and diced tomatoes until mostly smooth.
- Add the blended mixture, pasta shells, broth, salt, and basil to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer while stirring often until pasta is al dente, about 12-14 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and spinach, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle cheeses over the pasta, cover, and let sit until melted, or broil if oven-safe.
- Garnish with fresh basil or green onions if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
491
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
62g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
1535mg
Cholesterol
53mg
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