Orecchiette With Sausage And Spinach Recipe
This orecchiette with sausage and spinach recipe is a flavorful Italian dish featuring tender pasta, savory sausage, and fresh spinach. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, this recipe is quick, hearty, and packed with delicious flavors!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage and spinach mixture. Stir in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage for extra spice or mild sausage for a subtler flavor.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if preferred.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg