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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Spinach, and Mushrooms

This is a super hearty and if you use chicken sausage, like I did, super healthy, and most importantly #superdelicious !!




Ingredients
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 fully cooked spicy italian chicken sausages (sliced)...most come pre cooked
8 oz package fresh sliced mushrooms
1/3 C chopped shallots
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 of a 10 oz bag of baby spinach
3/4 C chicken broth
1/4 C dry vermouth or white wine
3 C dry whole wheat rotini pasta
2 C swiss cheese, shredded
splash of heavy cream

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Note:  Whole wheat pasta usually takes about 20 min, even though most packages say 10-12 minutes.  While pasta is cooking, saute shallots in olive oil over medium heat until translucent 2-3 minutes.  Add garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes.  Add mushrooms, sausage, red pepper.  Add wine and cook until liquid is almost absorbed.  Add spinach, and broth, and toss until spinach wilts.  Add cooked and drained pasta, splash of heavy cream, and cheese.  Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.



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