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Seafood Sausage and Spinach Pasta

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Seafood Sausage and Spinach Pasta I noticed these seafood sausages in Trader Joes the other day. I was very fascinated and picked them up right away. I like to have some interesting things in my freezer for when I am in a rush.

I was busy packing for our trip and wasn’t planning on cooking- but then the sausages came to mind. I thought I could make a simple pasta using another staple in my freezer- chopped spinach. I think fresh baby spinach will look a lot nicer in this pasta but I didn’t have the time nor inclination to go to the market for fresh ingredients. I did have fresh thyme in my backyard- I added that.

I sauteed the sausages in some olive oil and garlic and then added the frozen spinach. I cooked some spinach and chive linguini- which I also got from Trader Joes- I just love that store. I added the al dente pasta to my pan and topped it with lots of fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese. That’s it- it was that simple.

The dish was delicious, quick and easy. It took me all of 20 minutes to put it together.  I love having such ingredients around to be able to whip up a meal in no time. Now lets see if my husband will notice it has no red sauce!!!

  • 4 seafood sausages, cut into 1 inch rounds
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach or 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
  • ½ pound pasta- I used spinach and chives linguine, cooked al dente with ½ cup pasta water set aside

In a wide frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Cook for a minute on medium heat and add the sausages. Brown the sausages on medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Add the spinach and thyme and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and the spare pasta water. Mix well and add the cheese and check for seasonings. Add salt and serve.

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8 Comments
Bianca
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Thanks for posting this…I had a very similar trip to TJ’s the other day and I have been scouring the internet looking for a way to prepare and serve the seafood sausage. Everything I come across suggests serving it alone or with a buerre blanc sauce. I have all of these ingredients so I’m going to try this tomorrow night! I’d be interested to know how you liked the finished product but it looks very yummy!

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Actually everyone enjoyed the finished product- a very successful recipe indeed.
Good luck!

Lynn
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Fortuitous! I just came back from TJ’s with the seafood sausages. I couldn’t resist!! Have you tried their lobster ravioli? I serve it with their langostino tails in a light lemon sauce. Fabulous also. LOVE the place!! Thanks for the recipe; just in time!!

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I have tried their lobster ravioli- it is very good. Will try serving it your way- thanks.

Andrea
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Try sauteing it with garlic and olive oil then add tj’s arrabiatta sauce then add 1 cup cream cheese or vegan cream cheese if you are lactose intolerant like me add to rigatoni and top with fresh basil

Terry
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Tried the sausages last night – thawed them in the frige, first and cooked them in our panini-type grill.

Placed one in a mini baguette roll; first bite left me wondering how to enhance the flavor…after a moment, grabbed the wasabi mayo (also from TJ’s) and spread a thin layer on the roll.

Very Delicious!

I’d deffinitely do that again…

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I found you in my search for seafood sausages. This recipe sounds delicious. We do have a local Trader Joe’s, but I’ve never noticed the sausages. I will be on the lookout for them.

Thank you.
Annis

Leah
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I searched for seafood sausages and found your recipe! Amazing! I didn’t have any spinach on hand, so I used mushrooms instead, and instead of thyme I put in some Italian spices and some lemon pepper and lemon juice. It was delicious! I never thought I would say this, but I will definitely buy seafood sausage again.

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