NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz extra lean beef sausages

1 oz dry whole wheat spiral pasta

0.5 cup tomato passata

1 tbsp tomato paste

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup fresh baby spinach

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spiral pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While pasta cooks, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced beef sausages, browning them for 5-6 minutes.

• 3

  Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds.

• 4

  Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

• 5

  Pour in the tomato passata and reduce heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.

• 6

  Fold in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted, then toss in the cooked pasta until every spiral is coated in the savory sauce.