Orecchiette With Sausage And Spinach Recipe
This orecchiette with sausage and spinach recipe combines tender pasta, savory sausage, and fresh spinach for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in spinach, stirring until wilted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
- Use spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick of flavor.
- Top with extra Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg