Spinach Bean and Smoked Sausage Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this hearty and flavorful Spinach Bean and Smoked Sausage Pasta. Combining tender penne pasta with smoky sausage, creamy white beans, and vibrant baby spinach, this dish is both satisfying and nutrient-packed. A luscious garlic butter and lemon juice sauce ties everything together, creating a perfect harmony of zest and richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is ideal for busy nights yet impressive enough for guests. Sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese for a savory finish that takes this comforting meal to the next level. Try this quick and easy pasta recipe for a wholesome and delicious family dinner that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz canned white beans (such as cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and heated through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the drained and rinsed white beans to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently to coat them in the garlic and oil.
Stir in the baby spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the beans and spinach.
Add the butter, lemon juice, reserved pasta water, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce has a creamy consistency.
Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir to coat it evenly in the sauce. Allow it to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 6828 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.4 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.9 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 151.7 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1777 mg | 137% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 2795 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
