Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Spinach
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 4 oz orecchiette
  • 4 oz Italian sausage
  • 3 oz spinach, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp shallot, diced (approximately ½ oz)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup cream
  • 2 tbsp Romano cheese, grated
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet over Medium/Medium-High heat, add the olive oil and heat until just starting to shimmer.
  2. Add the sausage, crumble and brown until almost no pink is left, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the shallots and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until turning translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
  5. Add the orecchiette and stir it into the olive oil and sausage renderings, spreading the mixture into an even layer in the pan.
  6. Add the chicken stock/broth and bring to a heavy simmer.
  7. Cover and reduce the heat to Medium-Low, cooking for approximately 11 minutes until the pasta is nearly done and the liquid is well reduced.
  8. Add the spinach and cover for 3 minutes.
  9. Stir in the wilted spinach before adding the cream and half the cheese.
  10. Stir the cream and cheese to create the sauce and remove from the heat.
  11. Serve with remaining cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2018/02/18/orecchiette-with-italian-sausage-and-spinach/