Orecchiette With Sausage And Spinach Recipe
This orecchiette with sausage and spinach recipe combines tender pasta, savory Italian sausage, and fresh spinach for a flavorful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's simple, hearty, and ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything to combine.
- Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve warm with additional Parmesan on top
Notes
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
- Use hot or sweet Italian sausage based on your preference.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream or mascarpone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg