One-Pan Caprese Sausage Pasta

Simple and satisfying. A perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 4 links (1 package) Caprese Chicken Sausage (coined)
• A few drizzles of olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 to 3 and 1/2 cups water*
• 2 and 1/2 cups medium shells
• a few handfuls of spinach
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Over medium high heat, drizzle a bit of olive oil in a larger sized skillet or frying pan with higher sides.
2. Add coined sausage to skillet and sauté for a couple minutes; flipping/moving around pan as you go.
3. Next, add butter, garlic and onion to pan, stirring to combine as you go. Once fragrant and onion tender- proceed to next step.
4. To skillet add 3 cups water (may need more, but start with 3 cups), pasta shells, spinach and tomatoes. Bring to a boil (still over medium-high heat), tossing often.
5. Once boiling, continue to toss- cooking until the liquid starts to reduce and thickens to a sauce. Cook approx. 10 minutes until pasta is cooked al dente.
6. Once pasta is done/cooked, add cheese, and season to taste (feel free to add additional seasonings as desired).
7. Voila! Serve immediately and enjoy!