Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Creamy Spinach Sausage Pasta

I found this while I was on the hunt for diabetic recipes. It is really tasty. The next time I make it I think I'll add garlic though because I love garlic with everything! I could also see this being a great dip (minus the pasta of course) with some cut up crusty bread. The recipe doesn't list this, but make sure you thaw the box of creamed spinach and let the cream cheese sit out for a bit so it melts easier. This is also an easy one to sub healthier options. I used Neufchatel instead of full fat cream cheese, 2% mozzarella and whole wheat noodles. I also skipped topping it with the extra cup of mozzarella and it was still great.

Ingredients:
3 cups of cooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1 pound chicken sausage with casing removed
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, undrained
1 10 oz pkg of creamed spinach
1 8oz pkg cream cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions:
Cook pasta and set aside. In dutch oven cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, cream cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve over noodles.

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