Pasta is a huge staple in our household. It’s the one thing that all three of us will eat, and I can make pasta in so many ways that we rarely get bored.

I’m also a fan of easy meals. With ADHD, I get overwhelmed with complicated recipes and lots of ingredients. So any time I can take shortcuts, I’m all about it!

This Chicken Sausage Spinach Pasta recipe is SO easy to put together. It uses pre-cooked chicken sausage and a chopped onion and pepper blend to save time. The Parmesan cheese adds a great flavor and you can change the taste with different flavors of chicken sausage and tomato sauce.

This is a 20 minute meal, making it a good option for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

You can find all of these easily at your local grocery store. I use Wal Mart grocery pickup, which is a huge time-saver when it comes to shopping!

• Any type of pasta
• Chicken sausages (I used chicken apple sausage, but any kind of sausage will work)
• Spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
• Frozen peppers and onions
• Baby spinach
• Salt and black pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Other additions/substitutions

• Red pepper flakes
• Frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach- it may be slightly watery, but it should be fine!
• Shredded mozzarella cheese on top

How to make

Boil a large pot of water, then add pasta, cooking on medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes until al dente.

Meanwhile, slice the chicken sausages into small rounds.

Pour a jar of pasta sauce into a medium pot and add the chicken sausages and peppers and onions. Place a lid on top and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.

After the sauce has heated, add the spinach and salt and pepper, and cook another 3-4 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Divide the cooked pasta and sauce mixture into 4 bowls, and top with grated Parmesan. Serve with your favorite sides.

How to store

Once the leftover pasta has cooled to room temperature, store in an airtight container in the fridge. Use up within 3-5 days.

The next day, you can reheat in the microwave in 1-minute increments.

You may be able to turn these into freezer meals, too! I’ve never specifically frozen this recipe, but the ingredients are easily freezable. Put them in a freezer-safe container and label it before freezing. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months!

What to serve with this

This meal is basically already well-rounded! It’s got protein, carbs, and vegetables. But if you’re like me, you probably want a little something else to go with it.

You can add another vegetable side like a side salad, or steamed broccoli or green beans.

Or if you’re a fan of carbs like I am, you can serve this with garlic bread or other crusty bread.

More pasta dinner ideas

Looking for another delicious meal idea that uses pasta? These recipes are perfect for busy nights and are some of my tried-and-true favorites!

• One Pot Broccoli Pasta
• Budget Pasta Bake
• One Pot Zucchini and Mushroom Pasta

With a short cooking time, simple ingredients and very few simple steps, you’ll want to keep this easy meal idea on your roster! Print the recipe now: