Orecchiette With Sausage And Spinach Recipe
This Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach recipe combines tender pasta, flavorful sausage, and fresh spinach for a hearty, delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb halal sausage, crumbled
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orecchiette pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and chili flakes (if using), cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sausage and spinach mixture. Mix well.
- Stir in reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Add Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula for variety.
- For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg