Description
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful dish with this recipe for Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage. Tender pasta is paired with savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage (Or links, casings removed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt*
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream**
- 340 grams of uncooked Orecchiette pasta (3/4 lb)
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion, cook until sausage is browned and onion is softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits, then add the cream. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add uncooked pasta, stir, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until pasta is al dente, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
