Spinach & Sausage Florentine Soup-Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Spinach & Sausage Florentine Soup-Pasta, a fulfilling and hearty meal for any season
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

32 ounces chicken broth
1/2 onion ( sliced thin )
1 package pork sausage
4 minced garlic cloves
1 box frozen spinach ( or bag of fresh )
1 pint grape tomatoes ( sliced in 1/2 )
1 box cooked pasta ( suggest tri-color rotini )
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon salt ( for pasta water )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
480
Sugar
5g
Fat
21g
Spinach & Sausage Florentine Soup-Pasta is a fulfilling and hearty meal that can be enjoyed all year round. It is a soup-pasta hybrid that can be served as a main course, side dish, or even an appetizer. This dish has a thick texture, combined with the savory sausage and spinach flavors that make it perfect for chilly evenings by the fire. It is easy to make and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. With its creamy texture and delicious flavor, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Begin by pouring the chicken broth into a large pot and heating it on medium heat.
2.Add in thinly sliced onions, minced garlic and pork sausage; sauté them until the sausage is cooked.
3.Add the spinach and grape tomatoes to the pot to cook for a few minutes.
4.Mix cooked pasta, butter/margarine, and parmesan cheese into the pot.
5.Add salt to boiling water before cooking the pasta.
6.Season the meal to taste with salt and pepper as needed before serving.

PROS

This meal is quick, easy and filling.
It is made with everyday ingredients that can be found in any grocery store.

It provides a healthy portion of protein and vegetables, making it an excellent and nutritious source of energy.

The pasta and vegetables give it a comforting depth of flavor and it is perfect for cold weather.

CONS

This meal can be high in sodium due to the chicken broth and pork sausage used.

It is high in carbohydrates and calories because it is a pasta dish with additions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains spinach and tomatoes that are full of vitamins and minerals which add to the nutritional value of the meal.
Spinach is loaded with antioxidants which help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, while tomatoes contain lycopene that has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Tomatoes also contain Vitamin C and potassium, both of which are important in maintaining good health.

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