Wow is This Good!

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Wow is This Good! Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pasta Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs hot Italian sausage links ( removed from casings )
	10 -12 small mushrooms ( chunked )
	1 jalapeno ( sliced thin )
	9 1/3 ounces cans chopped tomatoes
	1 cup ricotta cheese
	1 lb spaghetti
	1 bunch arugula ( chopped coarse )
	salt & fresh ground pepper ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

800

Sugar

Fat

22g

Wow is This Good! Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pasta is an easy-to-make and incredibly tasty pasta dish that is perfect for a delicious dinner any day of the week. The dish features spicy and savory Italian sausage and earthy mushrooms that are cooked in a tomato sauce and served over spaghetti with creamy ricotta cheese. The dish is then topped off with a sprinkle of fresh chopped arugula for a burst of freshness. This pasta dish is perfect for those who want a hearty and flavorful meal that can be prepared in no time. The dish can be a bit calorie-dense, but it's worth the indulgence for its rich and satisfying flavors. Serve the Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pasta with a side of garlic bread and a light salad for a complete meal worthy of celebration.

Instructions

1.	Remove the sausage from its casing and place it in a skillet. Cook on medium-high heat until it is browned and cooked through.
2.	Add mushrooms and jalapeno to the skillet and saute until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
3.	Add canned tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they are heated through.
4.	Cook spaghetti as per package instructions. Drain and keep aside.
5.	In a large serving bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the warm spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.	Add the sausage and mushroom mixture on top of the spaghetti and ricotta mix.
7.	Toss everything together gently and garnish with chopped arugula.

PROS

A quick and easy dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners.

The blend of spicy sausage and earthy mushrooms gives this dish a rich, savory flavor that is hard to resist.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in fat and calories.
It may not be ideal for those on low-fat or low-calorie diets.

Some may find the heat from the jalapeno too much to handle.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish isn’t particularly healthy, it does contain several ingredients that have various health benefits.
Hot Italian sausage contains protein and iron which are both essential for a healthy diet.
Mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants and fiber which can boost immunity and digestion respectively.
Arugula is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and is low in calories which makes it an excellent addition to a balanced diet.