Description
This Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage recipe combines flavorful Italian sausage with creamy sauce and tender pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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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 (about 3/4 lb)
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: 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 Seasonings: Add garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add cream. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Cook Pasta: Add uncooked pasta, stir, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10-15 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in spinach and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
