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Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta

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Author: Dini K.
Posted: 10/18/2016
Updated: 9/5/2018
This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn't be more easy to make. It's all about those fresh, robust flavors that's good for you too!

This post was sponsored by Dreamfields Pasta. All opinions stated are my own. #HealthyPastaMonth

This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn’t be more easy to make. It’s all about those fresh, robust flavors! 

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This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn't be more easy to make. It's all about those fresh, robust flavors that's good for you too!

This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn't be more easy to make. It's all about those fresh, robust flavors that's good for you too!

What do you call a meal that tastes like exquisite fine dining, looks like the perfect dreamy, date-night meal, and feels like an easy week-night dinner to prepare? Hint – you don’t really need one and it wasn’t really a question. This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta is all that and then some.

We love eating pasta at home just as much as the next family, which is to say A LOT! And this spicy sausage Tuscan pasta is packed with incredible flavor. I made the dish even easier by using local-made spiced sausage meat. Since the meat is already seasoned, I don’t have to add extra spices. But you’re welcome to use ground turkey or chicken instead. Or if you’d like to keep it vegetarian, sub the meat with mushrooms instead.

I also love elevating the carbs with some healthy, robust flavors, and one way of doing this is by packing the dish with some vegetable goodness, and I do that by using my Marinara Sauce with Hidden Vegetables. It’s a super simple, flavorful sauce to make that’s packed with carrots, celery, zucchini, onions and tomatoes. The cannellini beans yield a classic creamy, nutty texture and flavor to this Tuscan pasta dish, which is also paired with Kalamata olives, roasted sweet red pepper and then rosemary and parsley for some earthy freshness, and a whole lot of spices.

This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn't be more easy to make. It's all about those fresh, robust flavors that's good for you too!

I’m also really excited to be partnering with Dreamfields Pasta today to bring you this heartier, healthier, and altogether awesome spicy sausage Tuscan pasta dish! Dreamfields pasta is a great way to enjoy your pasta and feel good about it at the same time because it helps you eat a little better. Each cup of cooked pasta has 5 grams of fiber and 7 grams of plant protein, plus it’s got inulin, a prebiotic fiber that promotes healthy digestion. They also come in the traditional pasta shapes like Rotini, Penne, Elbows, Spaghetti, Linguine, Lasagna and more.

This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn't be more easy to make. It's all about those fresh, robust flavors that's good for you too!

Easy comfort food with fresh, hearty flavors in a dish that’s a little healthier – this spicy sausage Tuscan pasta is one of our go-to recipes, and I hope you guys love it just as much as we do!

This Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta dish is one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal but couldn't be more easy to make. It's all about those fresh, robust flavors that's good for you too!

 

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4.8 from 5 votes

Spicy Sausage Tuscan Pasta

Author: Dini K.
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients:

  • 1 box Dreamfields Rotini
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves chopped finely
  • 1 pound fresh turkey or chicken sausage casings removed (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes less if you prefer less spicy
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
  • 1 - 1 1/2 quantities of Marinara Sauce with Hidden Vegetables OR
  • 1 1/2 bottles of your favorite Marinara Sauce about 14 oz
  • 1 can 15 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 3 to 4 roasted sweet red peppers sliced
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock or water optional
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • Chopped parsley
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds just to soften. Add sausage, red pepper flakes and salt, if desired. Cook sausage for 10 to 12 minutes or until completely cooked, stirring to break into crumbles.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, cannellini beans and rosemary. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in olives and red peppers; add stock or water if mixture seems dry. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Add sauce to pasta and toss to combine. Sprinkle with green onions. Finish with parsley and Parmesan cheese, as desired.

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  1. Jana Cassin says

    August 9, 2017 at 20:43

    5 stars
    It was so delicious.

    Reply
    • Dini says

      August 10, 2017 at 08:43

      Thank you so much for letting me know Jana. Glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ashley Kolpak says

    November 1, 2016 at 17:20

    I would like to try the veggie lover’s lasagna

    Reply
  3. Hannah G says

    November 1, 2016 at 07:05

    The Mixed Greens Rotini with Feta and Roasted Tomatoes sounds really yummy!

    Reply
  4. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 31, 2016 at 12:01

    Artichoke, Walnut & Prosciutto Angel Hair is another one that sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  5. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 29, 2016 at 22:26

    Linguine with Parsley, Chives and Fresh Clams sounds like a perfection cuz I love clams and parsley!!

    Reply
  6. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 28, 2016 at 21:31

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Pasta Salad sounds really interesting!

    Reply
  7. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 27, 2016 at 21:38

    Omg, the Apple-Berry Chicken Pasta Salad sounds so fresh and yummy!

    Reply
  8. Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold says

    October 27, 2016 at 13:22

    I haven’t really heard much about prebiotics (as opposed to probiotics) so upon reading this I immediately started googling what that was. I didn’t know you could get something to help your digestive system in a food like pasta!

    Also, that Chicken Taco Pasta — be still my heart!

    Reply
  9. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 26, 2016 at 22:09

    Ohhh, Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale sounds perfect for fall!

    Reply
  10. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 25, 2016 at 10:03

    Stove Top Creamy Italian Penne Rigate, I would so have some right about now! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 24, 2016 at 14:01

    Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti is another one I would like to try as well!

    Reply
  12. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 23, 2016 at 21:57

    Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine sounds interesting, saved the recipe! 😉

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    October 23, 2016 at 17:48

    Pasta Checca sounds delicious!

    Reply
  14. Marlene says

    October 23, 2016 at 16:24

    Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara looks good (though I have to say I like your recipe best for the flavor and texture combinations!

    Reply
  15. Michelle says

    October 23, 2016 at 13:38

    Linguine with parsley

    Reply
  16. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 22, 2016 at 21:27

    Mediterranean Pepper Pasta from last week is another one I would love to try.

    Reply
  17. Kelly D says

    October 22, 2016 at 21:16

    I like the Veggie Lover’s Lasagna.

    Reply
  18. Carolsue says

    October 22, 2016 at 21:10

    Spaghetti Pad Thai sounds good I love Pad Thai, so this might be a good one to try out!

    Reply
  19. Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating says

    October 22, 2016 at 20:27

    The blackened shrimp pasta. Anything with shrimp in it gets my vote!

    Reply
  20. David says

    October 22, 2016 at 16:48

    5 stars
    My favorite is the recipe for the Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti

    Reply
  21. Adriana Snell says

    October 22, 2016 at 13:00

    5 stars
    Pasta Checca!

    Reply
  22. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 21, 2016 at 22:15

    Spaghetti Pad Thai sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Jenni says

    October 21, 2016 at 11:05

    How fun! That chicken taco pasta looks so fun!

    Reply
  24. Nadya LeMoon says

    October 20, 2016 at 16:13

    Omg, Rotini with Seared Shrimp and Avocado-Chimichurri Sauce sounds fantastic!!!

    Reply
  25. Elena says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:17

    I like the Pasta Checca recipe

    Reply
  26. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

    October 19, 2016 at 08:28

    This recipe looks like something I could eat at least once a week! Also that Chicken Taco Pasta – Wow!

    Reply
  27. stephany perry says

    October 19, 2016 at 00:11

    5 stars
    Chicken taco pasta

    Reply
  28. Geoff says

    October 18, 2016 at 21:03

    I would go for the Spaghetti Pad Thai!

    Reply
  29. Melissa says

    October 18, 2016 at 19:38

    Oooh, the Pasta Checca looks good. I love burratta cheese!

    Reply
  30. Meghan Finley says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:42

    Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine sound divine!

    Reply
    • Dini says

      October 18, 2016 at 12:47

      That does look amazing right? Thank you Meghan!

      Reply

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