Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish that combines hearty pasta, savory sausage, and nutritious greens, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cups spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbled. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add orecchiette and enough water to just cover. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and water is mostly absorbed (about 10–12 minutes).
- Stir in greens and cooked sausage. Cook until wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Serve hot with extra cheese on top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: one-pan, pasta, sausage, quick dinner