Orecchiette With Sausage And Spinach Recipe
This Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach recipe combines savory sausage, tender spinach, and pasta in a quick, delicious meal perfect for busy nights
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for an added kick.
- Substitute spinach with kale or arugula for a twist.
- For a creamier dish, stir in a splash of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg