Linguini With Sausage Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Linguini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the linguini and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 2
Drain and Reserve
Once cooked, drain the linguini and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Set the linguini aside.
Sausage and Vegetables
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Garlic and Vegetables
Once the sausage is cooked, add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- 5
Incorporate Spinach
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir everything together well.
Sauce Assembly
- 6
Add Crushed Tomatoes
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine with Linguini
Add the reserved linguini to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the linguini hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.