Greek Pasta Toss (Print Version)

A vibrant Mediterranean pasta featuring spinach, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and Italian sausage, ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 3 cups uncooked smart spiral pasta (rotini)

→ Protein

02 - ¾ pound Italian turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables and Flavorings

03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

04 - 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (approximately 5 cups)

05 - ½ cup pitted Kalamata black olives

06 - ⅓ cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

→ Cheese

07 - ¼ cup crumbled light feta cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot. Keep warm.

02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until no longer pink, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from skillet, slice into 1-inch rounds, and set aside.

03 - Return pot with pasta to low heat. Stir in minced garlic, fresh baby spinach, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooked sausage slices. Heat through, allowing spinach to wilt slightly.

04 - Remove from heat. Gently stir in crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with lemon wedges, black pepper, or grated Parmesan.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - Cook pasta just to al dente to prevent mushiness upon reheating. Do not rinse after draining to retain flavor adhesion. Add spinach near the end to preserve texture and color. Stir feta cheese in off heat to maintain crumbly texture.

02 - Using the oil from sun-dried tomatoes enhances flavor. Consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.

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