Mediterranean Penne and Sausage

Penne pasta tossed with fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese and a rich tomato and Italian sausage sauce
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Mediterranean Penne and Sausage
Penne pasta tossed with fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese and a rich tomato and Italian sausage sauce

June 8, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/pastas/mediterranean-penne-and-sausage-2157

  • Prep time 30 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked (12 oz = 3 cups)

  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage links, casings removed

  • 1 can (24 oz each) Hunt's® Roasted Garlic & Onion Pasta Sauce

  • 1 can (6 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Paste

  • 1 can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 pkg (6 oz each) fresh baby spinach

  • 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 cups = 12 oz)

Nutrition Information

500 calories, 50g carbs

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Nutrition Information

500 calories, 50g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to break up sausage with spoon. Drain.

  • Step two

    Stir in pasta sauce, tomato paste, olives and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  • Step three

    Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add sauce and spinach; mix lightly. Add cheese; stir until slightly melted.

Nutrition Information

500 calories, 50g carbs

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Mediterranean Penne and Sausage

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 355 mg 35%
Carbohydrate 50 g 17%
Cholesterol 53 mg 18%
Total Fat 21 g 33%
Iron 5 mg 26%
Calories 500 kcal 25%
Sodium 1182 mg 49%
Protein 28 g 55%
Saturated Fat 9 g 47%
Sugars 8 g 1%
Vitamin C 6 mg 10%

 

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