Spicy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

This Spicy Tuscan Sausage Pasta dish is easy comfort food with fresh, hearty flavors! It's one of our go-to recipes that looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality meal, but couldn’t be more easy to make.EASY - This is a very easy recipe. You can make this with homemade marinara sauce or store-bought sauce to make it easier for you. A very flavorful past, perfect for beginners.

📝 Ingredients

• 340 g rotini pasta (uncooked )
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped )
• 340 g fresh chicken sausage (or turkey sausage, 12 oz (casings removed) )
• 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to your preferences)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste, if needed)
• 1 recipe Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce (OR 25 oz / 1 bottle of pre-made marinara sauce)
• 1 can cannellini beans (15 ounce can (rinsed and drained))
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 2/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
• 3 roasted sweet red peppers (sliced)
• 1 cup chicken stock (optional (or vegetable stock or water))
• 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
• Chopped parsley (to top)
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese (to top)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. 2While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook and stir for 30 seconds just to soften.
3. 3Add sausage and red pepper flakes. Cook the sausage for 10 - 12 minutes or until completely cooked, while stirring to break it up. Taste and season with salt if needed.
4. 4Stir in marinara sauce, cannellini beans and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in olives and red peppers. Add stock or water if mixture seems dry. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
5. 5Add the sauce to pasta and toss to combine. Sprinkle with green onions. Finish with parsley and parmesan cheese, as desired.