Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 648cal
This deliciously creamy and hearty One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal for the whole family! Made with Italian sausage and orecchiette pasta, it's such a filling meal that's great for so many occasions.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt*
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream**
- 3½ cups dry orecchiette pasta (12oz or 340g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the sausage is browned and the onion is softened.
- Add the garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan if there are any stuck-on bits, then add the cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, about 10 to 15 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the spinach and Parmesan.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your preferences before serving.
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Notes
Ingredient substitutions:
*Salt: if using salted broth, you may want to omit this and season before serving.
Sausage: you can use mild or spicy sausage, or swap for cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, leftover chopped ham or turkey.
Pasta: obviously I use orecchiette in this recipe, but any short pasta will work!
Cream**: heavy cream gives the richest flavor and thickest sauce. You can swap for a lighter cream or whole milk, but the sauce will be slightly thinner.
Vegetarian: make this recipe vegetarian by using vegetable broth, swapping the sausage for white beans, and using a vegetarian cheese.
Storage:
- Store: Store this recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow it to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.
- Freezer: If you are going to freeze pasta, you should allow it to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Thaw completely before reheating on the stove top with a splash of broth or cream for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 648cal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1560IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg