SAUSAGE PASTA IN A SPINACH ROSE SAUCE

November 19, 2013

This dinner is big on flavor and leftovers but low on cost. It's a a fantastic, fairly quick week-night meal for a crowd.

1 lb rigatoni
3 shallots, minced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
1-1.5 lbs Italian sausage, (I think hot is the way to go, but sweet can be substituted), if in links, remove the casings
1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp dried basil
4 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves removed from the stems, plus more for topping
2-3 handfuls of baby spinach, stems removed
parmesan, grated for topping

Boil water for the pasta, and follow package instructions to cook the rigatoni until it is al dente. Reserve ? cup of the pasta water to add into your sauce later. In either a VERY large sauce pan, or my...
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Nutritions

Calories
191

Sodium
307mg
12% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV