ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH FUSILLI

12-oz fusilli or other short pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed

2 cups marinara sauce

1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded

Kosher salt and black pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up into small pieces with a spoon, until it begins to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

Add marinara sauce and continue to cook until sausage is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, season with 1/4 tsp of the salt and pepper each. Cook, tossing until spinach begins to melt, about 1 minute. Toss with the cooked pasta.

recipe and photo HGTV 2019