Sam’s Lisbon Falls Recipe
Italian food with a local twist.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop garlic, red bell pepper, and basil leaves. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and red bell pepper, sautéing until they become tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts. Return the sausage to the skillet.
- 6
Mix with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and toss everything together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve
Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.