Turkey Sausage and Arugula Pasta
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Servings: 4-6
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Posted by: Laura
Ingredients:
12 ounces pasta
8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage links; removed from casings
3 cloves garlic; chopped
8 cups arugula (or baby spinach)
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
- Combine 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta. Whisk the cooking liquid and oil into the cheese mixture; add the pasta and toss to combine. Serve the pasta topped with the sausage mixture and an extra sprinkle of cheese, if desired.