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Macro Friendly Tomato Florentine Pasta

Macro Friendly Tomato Florentine Pasta

The ultimate comfort food, Macro Friendly Tomato Florentine Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor and nutrients. With savory sausage, fresh spinach, and rich tomato sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight for a wholesome family meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 344
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 pound Italian Turkey Sausage I used Jenni-O brand
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 24 oz Classico Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Marinara 1 jar
  • 12 oz cold water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2-3 oz frozen spinach leaves depending on preference

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, place large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray and add in onion and Italian Turkey Sausage. Break sausage apart as it cooks and browns. After sausage is fully cooked, stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook 3 minutes.
  3. Add in remaining ingredients and simmer 10-15 minutes, breaking apart the spinach. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  4. Toss with cooked pasta and serve with optional parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Tip 1: The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/8th of this recipe) are as follows: 344 calories, 8.6gF/49.5g C/16.5g P.