SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND GRAPE TOMATOES

Spaghetti With Chicken Sausage, Spinach, and Grape Tomatoes image

Provided by Joanne

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package chicken sausage, casings removed
2 (12 ounce) boxes ronzoni smart taste spaghetti
1 bunch fresh spinach (washed and stems removed)
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pint grape tomatoes (washed and cut in half)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for spaghetti. Cook according to package al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
Meanwhile, In large deep saute pan or skillet (large enough to hold cooked pasta with sauce) add 1 tbs. olive oil and chicken sausage (season with a pinch of salt). Saute sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.
When sausage are browned, add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and chicken bouillon cubes, cook for 2 minutes stirring a few times. Add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes then add 1/4 cup olive oil, butter, and reserved pasta water.
Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer, let cook for about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, cook for 1 minute just until it starts to wilt.
Remove from heat, and add the cooked spaghetti. Toss well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 101.1, Sodium 1155.9, Carbohydrate 97.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 27.8