Chicken Sausage Pasta with Spinach and Roasted Peppers

Name: Chicken Sausage Pasta with Spinach and Roasted Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g chicken sausage, sliced; 500 g pasta; 100 g spinach; 200 g roasted red peppers, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely grated; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chilli flakes

This hearty chicken sausage pasta is packed with smoky roasted peppers, tomatoes, and tender spinach for an easy weeknight dinner that still feels satisfying. The savory sausage sauce clings to every piece of pasta, making it a family-friendly meal with plenty of flavor.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time35 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken sausage, sliced
400 g
pasta
500 g
spinach
100 g
roasted red peppers, chopped
200 g
onion, chopped
1
garlic clove, crushed or finely grated
1
chopped tomatoes
400 g
sunflower oil
1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
chilli flakes
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the sunflower oil in a large deep frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, chopped roasted red peppers, ground cumin, and chilli flakes, then cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in the chopped tomatoes along with about 200 ml water. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the sausage is fully cooked through.

Stir the spinach into the sauce, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Uncover and stir again to evenly combine.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 240 ml of the pasta water.