Arugula & Sausage Pasta Skillet

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One of the best things about summer is all the fresh and tasty vegetables that are available. Being able to eat vegetables right after they are picked is amazing. I belong to a CSA to make sure I get plenty of fresh local vegetables every week, and a few times this summer I have received leafy green arugula, which I used to make this Arugula & Sausage Pasta Skillet.

A skillet filled with pasta, sausage, and arugula.

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Arugula is a leafy green vegetable with a spicy peppery taste that stands out more than the greens I usually cook with like spinach. I have tried it in salads, but I especially like it cooked, and it goes perfectly with Italian flavors like spicy sausage and tomatoes.

A bunch of arugula on a wooden table.

This recipe is a very quick recipe, which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight. I made this with leftovers, since I had leftover pasta and Italian sausage from a prior meal, and from start to finish it was ready in 15 minutes. If you don’t have leftover pasta it would take a little bit longer to make, but not much!

A skillet filled with pasta, sausage, arugula and greens.

I heated my cast iron skillet, and warmed up the sliced Italian sausage. Then I tossed in some fresh cherry tomatoes from the garden and let them simmer for a few minutes. Finally I added the pasta and arugula and stirred it all for a few minutes until it was warmed through and the arugula wilted.

A skillet filled with pasta, tomatoes, kale, and arugula.

I used spicy Italian sausage, and it I had used mild I would probably have added 1/2 t. of red pepper flakes to amp up the flavor. The pasta dish is a nice hearty meal, and is perfect either with or without a topping of Parmesan cheese.

For more pasta dishes try this Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta. Or try chicken broccoli pasta for another easy dinner idea.

4.60 from 15 votes

Arugula Pasta with Sausage

Published By Anne
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 lb cooked Spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 12 oz cooked pasta
  • 8 oz arugula
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the sausage and cook for 5 minutes.
    1/2 lb cooked Spicy Italian sausage
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • Add the cooked pasta and the arugula, and toss in the skillet until the greens start to wilt and the pasta is warmed up, about 5 minutes.
    12 oz cooked pasta, 8 oz arugula, salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
    2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1943IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition facts are estimates.

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