Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    805 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach

Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach is a simple and rustic dish. Browned sausage, wine, pesto mixed with spinach and pasta all in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb orecchiette pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid
  • 1 lb fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • parsley to garnish (optional)
  • lemon slices (optional)
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Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot bring 4 quarts of water to boil, add the salt and stir. Add pasta, stir and cook for 9-10 minutes. Scoop out about cup cooking liquid and reserve. Drain pasta (do not rinse) and set aside.
  2. In same large stock pot over medium high heat add the olive oil. Add the sausage meat, salt and red pepper flakes (optional) and break up any large lumps (keep it slightly chunky) and brown on all sides.
  3. Add the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits on bottom of pan. Allow to cook and reduce by half. Add the pesto and cooking liquid and stir. Continue to cook over medium heat and add the fresh spinach. Stir to coat and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Serve immediately with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley and fresh lemon (optional).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 805kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 2496mg (104%) Potassium 817mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8000IU (160%) Vitamin C 22.8mg (25%) Calcium 273mg (27%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 805 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 805kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 2496mg 104%
Potassium 817mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 8000IU 160%
Vitamin C 22.8mg 25%
Calcium 273mg 27%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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