Fusilli with Sausage, Arugula and Tomatoes

By blum099

To make this dish vegetarian, leave out the sausage and add one 8-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed. Heat with the arugula and tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces fusilli pasta
• 4 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups arugula or baby spinach
• 1/2 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Details

Adapted from jovinacooksitalian.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Stir in garlic, arugula or spinach and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and keep warm.

Combine cheese, pepper and salt in a serving bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking liquid and the olive oil.

Drain the pasta and add it to the serving bowl. Toss to combine. Pour the sausage-arugula mixture over the pasta and divide into two serving bowls.