Sausage Pasta Dinner with Spinach and Mushrooms

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is easier to store and use, while spinach can add bulk at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove sausage from casings and add to the skillet; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes and white wine; stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.

Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add chopped carrot and celery; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Incorporate spinach and fresh basil; stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

Drain pasta and add to the skillet; toss to combine.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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