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Perfect Pasta for a Long Ride

Yields1 Serving

This recipe is based on our Marketing Director’s mom’s family-famous recipe for Pasta with Sausage. It’s a crowd pleaser, and quick to throw together. We modified the recipe to include lean protein, and some iron for powering up your pre-ride dinner.

Pair Recipe with Perfect Pasta for a Long Ride with:
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad

Similar Colavita Recipes:
Mrs. Iaciofano’s Farfalle with Sausage
Turkey Sausage Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

 3 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 small onion or large shallot, minced
 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
 ½ tsp oregano
 Salt and pepper
 ½ tsp teaspoon crushed red pepper
 2 14 oz Tetrapck Colavita Crushed Tomatoes
 ¼ cup heavy cream
 1 lb Italian chicken sausage, removed from casings and broken in to small pieces
 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
 Grated Parmesan cheese
 ¼ cup parsley, chopped
 1 lb Colavita Farfalle or Fusili
1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2

Salt the water generously and add the pasta.

3

Cook until al dente (check package instructions).

4

Drain the pasta in a colander, and drizzle it with Colavita Olive oil. Set aside until
ready to use.

5

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-low heat.

6

Add the sausage to the pan and sauté. As the sausage cooks, break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

7

Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté about 3 minutes, until translucent.

8

Season with salt and pepper. Add the dried oregano and hot pepper flakes.

9

Pour in the tomatoes.

10

Reduce the heat and cook to very low and simmer for 20 minutes.

11

Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.

12

Add the heavy cream.

13

Place the cooked, drained pasta into a large pasta serving bowl.

14

Add in the sauce and toss to coat.

15

Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.