This is a super easy recipe to throw together and, with the addition of different vegetables, can make lots of variations.
This is an excellent supper for week nights. The only modification I made was to use fresh spinach versus frozen and added it to my colander prior to draining my pasta so that it cooked it slightly. This is a keeper.
Read MoreUnfortunately we weren't too impressed with this recipe. The sauce didn't reduce that much so the whole dish was soupy. All the flavors were great but we needed a bowl to eat it. Next time I won't add the juice from the tomatoes and cut back a bit on the broth.
Read MoreThis is an excellent supper for week nights. The only modification I made was to use fresh spinach versus frozen and added it to my colander prior to draining my pasta so that it cooked it slightly. This is a keeper.
In response to the previous poster who asked how the sausage should be prepared: my recommendation is to remove the casing- especially if you're serving it to kids. If you don't remove the casing, it could roll back while cooking the sausage pieces and you'll get the inevitable question from your kids, "What's this?" then "What's it made out of?" then "Ewww!" Best bet: use frozen sausages, thaw very lightly in the microwave, then use a sharp knife to cut membrane and remove.
Absolutely wonderful recipe, quite elegant, extremely easy (I'm a novice) -- and restaurant quality taste! I used mild bulk sausage (did not add oil) and penne pasta. Not draining the sausage made me nervous, but the end result was light and extremely good. Even my teenage boys loved it, spinach and all! All I can say is, thank you for submitting this one. It is a keeper!
4 stars with the changes I made. I added red wine (1/2-1 cup and reduced it longer) then added heavy whipping cream until thick and creamy. I threw in canned asparagus tips and fresh spinach. Great meal!!
Wow, this was VERY good! I used a pint of fresh tomatoes versus canned and I used fresh spinach versus frozen. I think this did make a big difference in the over all taste but this recipe still gets 5 stars all the way. I also tried this with and without Parm Cheese and I can't believe as a major cheese lover that I am even typing this (putting hand over mouth) but I felt it was better with out the parmesan.
Wow, this was VERY good! I used a pint of fresh tomatoes versus canned and I used fresh spinach versus frozen. I think this did make a big difference in the over all taste but this recipe still gets 5 stars all the way. I also tried this with and without Parm Cheese and I can't believe as a major cheese lover that I am even typing this (putting hand over mouth) but I felt it was better with out the parmesan.
Unfortunately we weren't too impressed with this recipe. The sauce didn't reduce that much so the whole dish was soupy. All the flavors were great but we needed a bowl to eat it. Next time I won't add the juice from the tomatoes and cut back a bit on the broth.
This is a great light pasta. With thin sauces like this, there are two things you can do to ensure the sauce still sticks to the pasta. First, fusilli is probably best to use with this (corkscrew shaped pasta). Second, don't cook your pasta first and then start on the sausage/veggie mixture. Do a little backwards planning, and after draining the water, don't waste any time with the pasta and get it mixed in with the sausage mixture. The pasta will be covered in starchy goodness that will help the sauce stick. I served this with some Focaccia bread that I also got from this site. Also, I suggest using fresh basil towards the end after the spinach is added. Dried basil simply doesn't do the fresh herb justice.
We found it 'salt-less' and that it needed some salt. 1/2 tsp should be fine. All I can say is know your sausage and make sure it's hot, or this dish will lack the zippy flavour that it could have.
I just made this recipe. It's still simmering on the stove as I "speak". The official verdict is that this is VERY good. I layered my flavorings by using fresh and dried herbs as well as seasoning salt and paprika. I also added a splash of red wine. The end result is a very tasty dish.
I really liked this and to be honest not many recipes are keepers for me, somehow people always give them a 5 and i feel like i did something wrong, but this is a 5! I used sweet Italian sausage and took them out of the casing and did as the other reviewer suggested and used fresh spinach and just drained my pasta over it to cook it! Great tip! My family liked it so much I will be making it again this week since I have an extra bag of fresh spinach!!
Really easy to make, and very good. I used a whole bag of fresh spinach, instead of frozen. Also. I used mild italian sausage, then I add crushed red pepper to spice it up to my heat tolerance
I didn't add the liquid from the tomatoes and instead added some heavy cream and some cornstarch to thicken the sauce. With these changes, the recipe is AMAZING!!!
I have an almost identical recipe that I've been using for a few months now. My family loves it! My recipe calls for angel hair pasta, shrimp, in place of sausage, and cherry tomatoes cut in half instead of canned. My personal additions are sliced mushrooms, preferably fresh, and asparagus cut in 1" lengths. Broccoli would also be a good addition. This is a very light dish perfect for hot summer nights.
Even my 9 year old and his 8 year old friend loved it. My son said "this was the best supper ever." I will definitely make this again.
I used turkey sausage, added zucchini, and replaced the parmesan cheese with asiago, along with doubling the basil and adding a sprinkling of oregano. Cooking the penne a couple minutes less then al dente allowed me to cook it in the sauce longer, which in turn made the pasta soak up more juices preventing this from being runny. Fold in fresh spinach at the end and this was a really fast weeknight meal. Different vegetable variations will keep this fresh, making this a perfect recipe to keep in rotation.
I use this versatile and tasty recipe in many variations; the sausage casings can be removed before frying, the sausages can be cut into pieces after cooking, or they can be left whole and removed when cooked and served on the side. If you want more non-meat content add some sundried tomatoes, asparagus tips, and or black olives. Works also very well with chorizo sausage, jalapeno peppers and/or feta cheese instead of the parmesan.
This was great!! Made a few adjustments, used an entire box of linguine, and a lb and a half of the italian hot sausage, and an entire bag of fresh spinach cut up. Cut off sausage casings, and then cooked whole for ten minutes, then cut into round pieces, added the parsley, but also crushed red peppers, freshly grounded pepper, oregeno, and chili powder. Added spinach the same time as tomatoes (used canned diced tomatoes with chilis)and onions( i used a red onion, as its a bit sweeter), added a bit of hot sauce to that mixture. Covered and cooked for an additional ten minutes, to get rid of the extra liquid. It was awesome. Next time I will use a larger can of tomatoes, because of the extra pasta and sausage, and maybe even some zucchini or summer squash slices.
This is DELICIOUS!!! Adding 1/2 tsp. of salt improved it for our family as well as using fresh spinach and tomatoes versus frozen/canned. It looks very elegant and can be served to guests as well as a week-night family supper. Very easy for the outcome!
Love, love LOVE this recipe! I've made it with both fresh and frozen spinach. I prefer the fresh. I do put the spinach in the colander and drain the pasta over it and then just add all to my skillet. This is an easy dish and my kids love it! It's also my go to dish for taking suppers to people. It's different, but so delicious!
I made it according to the recipe. I didn't add anything, no salt, no pepper, nothing. Delicious. Easy to make and it has full delicious flavor. Common try it, you'll like it. I promise.
I was skeptical about the liquid and I didn't want to add the spinach as I thought the pan would oil over, but I am so glad I stuck to the recipe! It was great! I used turkey sausage and wheat penne pasta. Yum and healthy!
This recipe was excellent.It didn't say not to drain the sausage so, I didn't and I think that was a good idea, the sauce had a nice richness of flavor. I think letting all the ingredients simmer for at least 15 to 20 minutes is a good idea also, let the flavors come together. I did not use the full 14.5 ounces of broth as I felt it was too much liquid. I left a few ounces out. Also, I ended up using a tablespoon of corn starch as the sauce was just too thin for my taste. My sweetie and I ate most of it in one sitting. Simply delicious.
my daughter shared this recipe awhile back,It is now one of my favorite meals. It is cheap,easy and fun to make and delicious. Serve it in a big bowl with some crusty italian bread to sop up the juices and enjoy!!
Can I Give MORE Than 5 Stars?! This Recipe Smelled Good From The Start! I Definitely Cooked It A Little Longer Than Directed, Due To Girl Talk. But It May Have Made It Taste Better Doing It, Ha! This Recipe Blew My Mind & My Tastebuds! My Husband, 4 Year Old Picky-Eater Daughter Loved It So Much, They Pretty Much Licked The Bowls Clean. I Gave Some To My Neighbors To Try And She Thought It Was So Awesome, She Demanded The Recipe That Night. I Am Sad To Say There Were No Left Overs, So I'm Putting It On My Shopping List For This Week! =) Cheap Ingredients, Simple To Make, Perfect Outcome! Def A Keeper Recipe!
Thank you Tammy, This was Excellent. So easy and so wonderful. I followed the recipe but made a few changes. I used fresh Spinach and added 4oz sliced Black Olives. Perfect meal with hot crusty Italian bread. I will definitely make this dish again.
This was EXCELLENT!!! I used 3 cups of uncooked penne and it was perfect. I took the casing off of the sausage. I also used a fresh bag of spinach and chopped it up and added it to the tomato & sausage mixture at the very end, just enough to wilt it. I will definitely make this again. The entire family gave it five stars.
Great sausage casserole! The spinach adds a lot of flavour as well as the garlic..plan to make it a staple in my home!
Really good. DH didn't care for it due to all the spinach. I will have to use half the spinach if I make it again.
So good. Had to use ground beef but added red pepperflakes. Everything else the same. Very good. ty for this recipe.
I loved this recipes for its flavor and how easy it was to make on a busy weeknight. The only thing I changed was to use whole wheat penne, sweet italian turkey sausages and no cheese. Trying to eat a bit healthier. Thanks for the keeper!
Mike and I LOVED this!!! So flavorful. spicy any yummy. We ate a second serving just because it tasted good!
This was REALLY good! Only slight variations: Cooked the onion (used about ¼ of a purple onion) in the oil before I put in my pork. For the spinach, I used up the last of my fresh baby spinach we use in salads that was a little wilted. I don’t like it soggy, so to make it tender, I just tore it up and put it in the bottom of my colander before I drained the pasta, so the boiling water poured over it. I also used chicken bouillon to cook the pasta & used all the left over pastas I had (some whole wheat, some spiral, some elbow), and fresh basil chopped fine rather than dried…and I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to the sausage as it cooked for a little spice (about 1/16 tsp). I think it would be good with zucchini or asparagus tips too. ? Was a total throw together meal that ended up being really good! Try it!
The only thing we fault this recipe is for the lack of seasonings, it was lacking in that. The spinach was a nice addition though so will keep in recipe rotation just adding more italian seasonings to the sauce.
This pasta is great! My husband loves it! We double the recipe and eat it for several days. I also add fresh tomatoes and asparagus if I have it on hand.
This was awesome! I did make some changes. I deglazed the pan with 1/2 c. cooking sherry and then added the onion, garlic and 1 sweet red pepper. Sauteed them for about 5 min. then added chicken boullion, water and tomatoes. I subbed the spinach for collard greens. This is definitely a keeper.
I followed this recipe exactly, except that I had a bag of fresh spinach on hand, not frozen spinach. It was SO delicious. To some, it may appear to be a little bit of work but I promise it is well worth the effort! My boyfriend and I were gobbling this down, we cannot help it, it's so delicious. One of our favorite dishes is a broccoli and sausage pasta (VERY similar to this recipe, and can be found on allrecipes) this recipe has a different twist to it, but they are equally delicious. Makes even better leftovers, too.
As is, I can only give this recipe 3 stars--it need doctoring. I added some flour to the sauce to thicken it (way too watery at first), and then some half & half to make a creamy sauce. Just before serving, I put some mozzerella on top. With these changes, it was wonderful! My husband loved it, and at all the leftovers the next day! Thanks for a basic recipe, but like I said, it definitely needs some things added.
Sausage Pasta Haiku: "Okay, here's the thing. Great taste, but way soupy. Why all the liquid?" I gave up on making any pasta to go with this b/c the chicken broth and undrained tomatoes never reduced, and I even added corn starch, per other reviewers' suggestions. What I started with tasted wonderful, but as it simmered, and simmered some more, I banked on squishy noodles, so I ended up serving this with something that *SHAZAM!* was even better than pasta. (Cauliflower alla Parmagiana recipe from here.) We loved the whole sausage/tomato/spinach/basil taste, but I just didn't like that it remained like soup. If I make this again (pass on pasta, yay for cauliflower), I would skip the broth and opt for a splash of red wine, if needed. 10/23/15 Update Haiku: "I made this last night. Five stars with alterations. Too many changes." Due to muddling my way through the new website, I found this recipe that I'd made 4+ yrs. ago in my "Favorites" (harhar, it's not technically a favorite of mine though) and thought I'd give it another try. Used Italian sausage links that I browned in 1/2" cubes w/ onion, garlic and bell pepper. Mixed in 8 oz. fresh baby spinach to quickly wilt and mixed in drained Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes, salt/pepper, basil and oregano - using a slotted spoon, transferred everything to a casserole dish, topped w/ mozzarella and baked 350 for 20 min. Nomnomerific now!
This recipe is wonderful. I am not a health nut, but I made the recipe with whole wheat pasta, turkey sausage and fresh spinach and it was really, REALLY good. Even my kids liked it.
I have a recipe similar to this. Add some cream or half & half to thicken the sauce. Also, add some crushed red pepper to give it a little heat, a few cut up sun-dried tomatoes. YUM! I also use whole wheat pasta for more fiber and better taste.
LOVE it!!! The thing I did not like though was that I mixed it all together, with the pasta and when I had it as left overs the next day it was really slimy. So, next time just don't mix it all, if you are going to keep it for left overs, keep the pasta and sauce separate. Other than that it was amazing!!!
this was very good, and extremely easy. i added 1/4 c. white wine after the onions and garlic were browned, substituted chicken sausage for the pork, fresh spinach for frozen, and about 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil for the tsp. of dried. next time, i think that i will add some sliced mushrooms.
Followed the recipe exactly, I am only rating this as a 4* as its ok, just not great. Too watery, next time I will reduce the amount of stock and also the taste was rather bland. I guess it needs a little something to spice it up.
Man O Man! This is an awesome pasta dish! My family loved it. I followed the exact recipe. The only thing I did different was to add the broth gradually until I saw what I needed so it wouldn't be too soupy. We will definitely be making it again. Thanks for this great recipe!
This was good, I just felt like there was something missing. It was so easy that if I have everything on hand I will be making it again. I think maybe a little bit of sauce of some kind or something to thicken this would make it better.
We enjoyed this pasta, but it does call for a little more flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, so next time I think it might benefit from some added red pepper flakes & more fresh italian herbs. Also, I think fresh spinach might be the way to go. As written, it's still a good dish and quick to put together on a weeknight. It also presents beautifully! I'm always looking for lighter pasta dishes without the heavy tomato or cream sauces, so thanks for the recipe!
This will be a staple at our house! I made it with Italian seasoned turkey for a lower fat version and added red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Love how this can be modified with any veggie for tons of variations. Try it!
Very easy to put together and everyone loved it. I will definitely make this again. It was similar to my "Italian Goulash without tomatoes" recipe. The spinach that Tammy has in her dish though was really a nice addition. I did go with fresh spinach instead of frozen.
this was a wonderful and unique taste. I asked my hubby what he thinks i should change (if i should at all) and he said no leave it that way becuase it makes this dish stand out from most pastas. Its very healthy to boot! I did let it simmer and come down more, to have less juices, and it was perfect like that!
Wow,wow this was GREAT! Per other reviews I substituted fresh basil for dry, fresh spinach for frozen ( I roughly chopped up a small pre-washed bag of spinach and added it the colander with the boiling pasta less than a minute before before lifting out the colander) and substituted a large can of diced tomatoes for the smaller one. For sausage I used a pound and quarter package of name brand Italian link hot sausage, removed the skins and chopped links into bite size pieces before adding to the pan. Per another review I put the chopped onions/garlic in the pan at same time as the sausage. Used a pound of pasta, which fit perfectly with the increased tomatoes and sausage. Also threw on extra grated cheese and tossed it all together in a large bowl before serving at the end. Yes, there is a good amount of juice, but it was wonderful to sop up with Italian bread! No bowl necessary, plates worked fine. Definitely serve this with bread!!! Everyone LOVED it, even my picky picky daughter. Definitely stay with the hot sausage, we all thought it made this great. Thank you for posting this recipe!!!!!!
Easy, easy, easy to make and a Wow-filled flavor. Came together in less than 30 minutes, but tasted like I'd really had to work at it.
this is so good! a favorite in my house, even my 2yr old loves it. I love it because as a working mom it is quick and easy. I do use the Jenno Turkey Itialian sausage, and it is great. thanks for the recipe!
Everybody really enjoyed this one, except my four year old. He thought it was too spicy. I used mild sausage, and threw in about 3 pinches of crushed red pepper flakes. I also sprinkled some flour over the sausage after it was browned to make a roux with the sausage grease. I added half a cup of milk, 2 cups of chicken broth and then followed the rest of the recipe. Delicious, we'll have this again.
Simple, easy, good but not great. It's missing something but I don't know what. I'll probably make again.
I thought this was a very good recipe and even my husband who doesn't like spinach enjoyed it. The sauce is very light.
This was so good. I threw in some broccoli during the last two minutes of the boiling pasta.
Delicious and easy to make. My adjustments: whole wheat pasta, turkey sausage, added fresh basil and oregano, and chopped crimini mushrooms. Also added a chopped zucchini. My kids LOVED it and ate all the veggies- that's a BUNCH of veggies in one sitting! It's a keep[er in my house!
This recipe was ridiculous. It is under-seasoned, and if you follow the recipe as is, it will come out swimming in broth and water. Awful, do not try it. The adjustments are so numerous as to not be worth it. Find something else!!!!
I hate to say that I wasn't really impressed with this recipe. It lacked flavor & I'm not sure what to add to it.
This is a fantastic basic recipe that is easy and quick to prepare on a weeknight or whenever you are in a hurry. I have made this recipe as is and it is very pretty on the plate and oh so yummy. What I especially like about this recipe is that it can be changed up in so many ways so it is always "fresh and new". I have made this dish many times with one or more variations to this basic recipe. The changes include: replace the sausage with skinless, boneless, diced or shredded chicken (fresh made or leftover), replace the dried basil with pesto, replace the diced tomatoes with spicier Rotel type tomatoes or use fresh diced tomatoes, use some drained pasta water in place of the chicken stock, use diced yellow peppers with the onions to add even more color to the presentation on the plate, but any way you make it is great looking and great tasting. Don't get me wrong, the recipe is great without changing a thing, but one or more of these other variations can help keep this dish from getting boring if it hits your regular menu rotation on a consistent basis.
Very good. I modified this recipe a little to make it lower in calories. Used Turkey Italian Sausage and whole wheat noodles. Also used fresh spinach instead of frozen. Great taste. Will make this again!
Delicious! I used vegetable broth and a package of Field Roast vegetarian sausages, to make this vegetarian. It was SO good! I used the apple sage sausages, but the Italian ones would be awesome as well. I also used fresh spinach in the strainer for the pasta, like another reviewer suggested, and it came out great. My only other modification was to cook it quite a bit longer (15 minutes +, at a high simmer), as it's pretty soupy with all that broth and I like a thicker sauce so I let it boil down.
very good and easy. i used sweet italian sausage. and fresh spinach. left out the chicken broth since everyone said it was to liquidy. and it was perfect.
My hubby, who usually doesn't have much input when it comes to meals. He said it was perfect, and I shouldn't change anything! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
delicious!!!! i used regualr oil instead of olilve oil, ommited the parmasean cheese and basil b/c i had none, and fresh tomato and spinach. made all the difference. dont be afraid to add more spanich and toamto b/c it tastes GREAT in the recipe!!!!!! mite get a little bit too salty b/c of the sausage, so i suggest using slightly less and chopping it into small(er) peices. SO good, easy, and healthy. grt dinner. Will make again!!
AWESOME!!! My 6 year old gobbled it up, we couldn't believe how quiet he was during dinner which makes this a definite keeper. My changes were as follows - 1) used Rotini pasta and drained it on top of the spinach as recommended 2) after cooking the sausage (I use mild italian free of antibiotic/hormones) in the garlic/onion combo, i added 1 can of diced tomatoes w/celery and onions (Aylmer) 3) 1/2 cup of red wine 4) 1 cube of Organic Chicken Bouillon 5) 1 tsp of basil AND oregano 6) added a handful of thinly sliced mushrooms and let everything simmer for around 20-25 minutes. I then stirred in the pasta/spinach and five minutes later, voila! an absolutely delicious Monday evening meal!! Thank you so much for this great recipe!
So very yummy! I somehow wound up with too much liquid but that's no big deal. I also used broccoli because I didn't have spinach. LOVED it!
This was great! I did just about follow the recipe,but I used chicken sausage instead of regular, and added a bit more olive oil. I also used fresh spinach instead of frozen, fresh tomatoes instead of canned and fresh basil. I also tossed in 1/2 cup of cubed mozzarella since I was trying to get rid of it. I'm sure the fresh ingredients could only improve it, but it was a wonderful recipe and I'm sure I'll make it again!
Great recipe, even with mild italian sausage (that's what I had). I added a touch of crushed red pepper (but not so much the kids wouldn't eat it) and used roasted garlic chicken broth and diced tomatoes with basil and garlic (again what I had on hand) and it turned out pretty good. I did have to add a tablespoon of cornstarch in the end to thicken it slightly. My 6 year old even liked it! Will make again!
Excellent meal! I used light turkey sweet sausage and fresh basil and the can of diced tomatoes--it was basil, garlic and oregano. I chose to keep the spinach on the side..Very flavorful and I did add 3-4 tablespoons of half n half for variation. Delicious!! Thank you!
Made this exactly as written and my family of 10 all liked it! Very simple and very tasty. Don't skimp on the garlic, it's a must. This will be a regular on our table. Thanks Tammy!
Followed recipe except left out tomatoes as my family would have just picked them out anyway. I thought it was a little bland--nothing special. On the other hand, it was very easy to put together.
This was very good. I added a can of tomato paste for a sweeter taste, and it thickened the sausage/tomato mixture just a bit. Will definitely make again.
Great recipe! I did use fresh spinach as others mentioned and added fresh peas and mushrooms. Will definitely make again.
I didn't have frozen spinach, but I had canned and it still came out GREAT! My husband said I need to make this once a week.
Very good... however thought it was missing a little something. Still very good and comforting.
good but felt like i was missing a lil something. made a double batch. will make again. thank u
Had a package of Italian sausage in the freezer for a couple weeks and not certain what to do with it. This absolutelly solvled that problem. I made this yesterday for tonight's dinner because I'd be out of the house all day. Both of us had a "sneak preview" and a taste test last night and it is delicious, easy to prepare, familiar ingredients and fast. A big winner at our house, Tammy and a recipe I am happily adding to my recipe box. Thank you!!
took the advice of fellow reviewers and add some 1/2 & 1/2. Also added fresh mushroom slices......So Yummy!! Will make this agin FOR SURE!!
This has the potential to be really delicious but it came out way too salty. I didn't add any additional spices so I think it was just the combination of the sodium in the sausage and chicken broth.
This was easy to make! Would have given it 5 stars if it had more flavor! Had to add a bunch of other seasonings for a flavorful pasta dish. Thanks!
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I made this with not too high of expectations. It just contained ingredients I had in my house. Well I made it and used a larger sized can of diced tomatoes and a little more noodles because it was the whole meal. It was great! Great flavor, but real light. No heavy sauce here. My husband is the pickiest eater I have ever known and when he sees spinach he normally runs away screaming. He tried to make up an excuse not to try this, but once I put it in front of him I made him try it! He went back for seconds then thirds and told me I should make this again! This is an excellent go to meal for a weeknight for sure!
Fantastic, quick dinner. The whole family loved it, including my picky 8 yr old and pickier husband. I even used italian chicken sausage and whole wheat pasta and they STILL loved it. Crazy. I used grape tomatoes that I roasted in the toaster oven for a few minutes until they popped, fresh spinach, and added a 1/4 c of sun dried tomatoes (the dry ones, not in oil). Fantastic dinner!!! Thanks!
Excellent and elegant. Used whole wheat pasta and grilled mild Italian sausage links that I then cut in 1-2 inch chunks. Added strips of red and green sweet pepper and sauteed about 2 min with onion. Homemade French bread and we had a complete meal.
Perfect recipe 'as is.' The only subs I make are fresh tomatoes for canned, fresh basil for dried and fresh spinach for frozen. I put the spinach into the colander I drain pasta, and the water steams and cooks the leaves. Some people complain it's bland, but it depends on the kind of sausage you use. I use spicy, so it's got a nice kick. This is in my meal rotation and is a flavorful way to trick husbands and kids alike into eating spinach.
This is a great way to get kids to eat spinach. Yummm! Needs a little salt or something. Not sure what.
This was very good! I will definitely be making this again. The only thing that I felt kept this from being 5 stars was calling for frozen spinach and canned tomatoes. I used fresh basil (just a pinch since fresh is stronger than dried) and next time I will use fresh spinach and tomatoes. The frozen spinach actually kind of detracted from and overwhelmed the dish at the same time. I bet with fresh veggies this will be even better!
This was delicious...been craving it ever since I made it. 4 stars only b/c I made some whole food oriented changes: whole wheat pasta, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes halved (one container...a pint?). So yummy and easy! My children loved it, too, even though my daughter ate around the tomatoes...I ate what she left!
Made this tonight for supper, it was excellant! I used fresh spinach, fresh garlic and fresh basil and italian turkey sausage. Also added extra olive oil since turkey sausage doesnt have much grease. It came out so delicious that I could have licked the plate. Served with garlic bread for a fabulous meal. Thanks Tammy!
I made the mistake of grabbing a can of beef broth instead of chicken broth but it was still delicious and a very pretty dish too. I also used fresh spinach but I think I might try it as written next time. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Great recipe! This is my first review and I've used this site for years. My husband and my kids (age 2&3) loved it and all three of them are really picky eaters. I did make some changes though since I didn't have everything I needed. So instead of the 14.5 oz can of tomatoes I had a 10oz so I used that and some tomato puree I had. Also I used half an onion and cut them so thin because my hubby doesn't like them and I used garlic powder. And I only had parsley so I used fresh parsley as well and it was still fantastic. Great for left overs! ! ;)
