Ingredients
4 halal chicken sausages
12 oz (340g) rigatoni pasta
1 can (28 oz/770g) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup (150g) fresh spinach
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp chili flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken sausages for 4-5 minutes per side until golden; set aside
Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water 10-12 minutes; drain
In the same skillet, sauté garlic 1 minute
Add crushed tomatoes, basil, chili flakes, and seared sausages
Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan; cook 3-5 minutes
Toss pasta directly in the skillet if possible or serve together
Notes
For extra protein, substitute half the pasta with zucchini noodles
Add 1/2 cup frozen peas for color and nutrients
Sear sausage first to maximize flavor development
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days
Use gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg