Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
6 unit

whole wheat linguine

3 unit

bratwursts

smoked, cut diagonally

3 unit

garlic cloves

finely chopped

10 ounce

frozen spinach

thawed

0.5 unit

yellow onion

chopped into 3/4 inch squares

4 ounce

mushrooms

sliced

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 unit

lemon

juice of

Step 1
~2 min

Smoke bratwursts (if not already smoked).

Step 2
~2 min

Cut smoked bratwursts diagonally into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3
~2 min

Finely chop garlic.

Step 4
~2 min

Thaw frozen spinach.

Step 5
~2 min

Chop yellow onion into 3/4 inch squares.

Step 6
~2 min

Slice mushrooms.

Step 7
~2 min

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Add garlic and salt to the melted butter and sauté until the butter just starts to turn brown.

Step 9
~2 min

Add onions and cook until soft.

Step 10
~2 min

Add mushrooms and cook until softened.

Step 11
~2 min

Gently stir in spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and bratwursts.

Step 12
~2 min

Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer while preparing the pasta.

Step 13
~2 min

Prepare pasta according to package instructions.

Step 14
~2 min

Drain the pasta once cooked.

Step 15
~2 min

Fold the cooked pasta into the spinach mixture thoroughly.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve immediately. Consider adding grated Parmesan cheese or crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of garlic and pepper to your preference.

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Components can be prepped ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Crusty bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

European-American

Cultural Significance

Fusion of German and Italian culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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