Italian Chicken Sausage and Mushroom Pasta
A savory sausage and mushroom pasta with onions and herbs. It uses affordable chicken sausage and March-friendly mushrooms and onions for a hearty but not heavy dinner for two.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage12 oz $7.99
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Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms8 oz $3.29
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Jumbo Yellow Onions1 medium $0.99/lb
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Garlic3 cloves $0.69 each
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Parsley2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
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Fresh Large Hothouse Grown Premium Red Tomato1 large $2.29/lb
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dried pasta (pantry)6-8 oz pantry
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Slice 12 oz mild Italian chicken sausage into coins. Slice 1 medium onion, mince 3 garlic cloves, chop 1 large tomato, and slice 8 oz mushrooms if needed.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add onion and mushrooms to the skillet and cook 6-8 minutes until softened and browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in chopped tomato, 1/4 cup water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3-4 minutes until lightly saucy.
- Return sausage to the pan, add drained pasta, and toss with a splash of pasta water until combined.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $9-13 plus pantry pasta
Health notes: Higher protein and moderate fat; choose a smaller pasta portion for a lighter meal.
Drink pairing: Chianti