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Monday, September 29, 2014

Easy Weeknight Pasta

If you're looking for an easy weeknight go-to, this pasta dish may be something you will enjoy. It doesn't need the time that a good red sauce or "gravy" would need, and it's flavorful just the same. 

And you can add* or subtract anything, like the sausage for Meatless Monday. Make it your own; it is still delicious. 

Here's what I do. 



Easy Weeknight Pasta

1 box of pasta (with ridges of some sort of absorb the sauce)
1 small bag of spinach
4-6 Italian sausage, quartered
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil for sauteing 
1 onion, chopped
1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained. 
1 small jar of artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1 small box, 8 oz., of sliced mushrooms
1 6-8 oz. container of crumbled feta
1 can of diced tomatoes, not drained
Salt, pepper to taste
A pinch of Italian seasoning and a pinch of tarragon
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese to sprinkle on top. 

*sliced black olives to taste...I don't like olives, so I don't use them, but I'm sure that they would be a great addition. 



1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to directions. After pasta is put into the boiling water, add the spinach and cook together (or cook with the sauce...your choice).

2. Saute the sausage, garlic, onions and mushrooms. 



3. Add the beans, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Continue to cook until the sausage is cooked through. Add the Italian seasoning and tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. 



4. Add to cooked pasta and spinach and top with feta. 



5. That's it...mix and serve. Top with your favorite Parmesan or Romano cheese.




Super easy and tasty too. Enjoy!


What's your go-to pasta dish that does not use a traditional red sauce?

12 comments:

  1. My husband wouldn't eat some of the stuff in this dish, but I would love this! Maybe I'll have to make this with the mushrooms and artichokes on the side for myself. :)

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    1. You can definitely do that, Jessica. Or add things your husband would enjoy. Make it yours. :-) Enjoy!

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  2. I love throwing a bunch of veggies and a bit of cheese in with pasta. I don't often have sausage on hand but I can see why that would b e great here!

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    1. I like that too, Steph. Whatever is available. And cheese helps. Always. :-) Have a great rest of your week.

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  3. That looks delicious! I am not a huge pasta person but I make a Chicken Broccoli Ziti for big events and it is a butter sauce. So good.

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    1. Chicken, broccoli, and ziti is always a crowd pleaser It's delicious, for sure. Have a wonderful rest of your week. :-)

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  4. Yum! I really went off pasta a few years ago but have been loving it recently. I have been picking up ravioli and sauce from the shop but I need to try this instead! x

    Jasmin Charlotte | Palette Giveaway

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    1. Ravioli and sauce is always good. This is good for using what you have on hand. Enjoy! Thank you so much for stopping by. :-)

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  5. This looks easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing with the Let's Get Real party. Pinning.

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    1. It is, Gaye. Thank you so much for the opportunity to link up.

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  6. This looks delicious! My favorite easy pasta dish is this high-protein pasta salad to eat hot or at room temperature. It's great for potlucks, and it works with almost any vegetables you happen to have.

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    1. Thank you, Becca, and thank you for the link. That sounds delicious. I like the idea of seeds for the extra crunch and nutrition. Thank you for stopping by!

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