⏱️Prep time 10 minutes I

🔥 Cook time: 25 minutes I

🍽️ Serves 4 People

Ingredients :

• 12 oz orecchiette pasta

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

• 4–5 cups fresh spinach

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/3 cup pasta water (reserved)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes, squeeze of lemon

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

2. Build the base
   In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic and cook for about a minute.

3. Cook the sausage
   Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

4. Add the spinach
   Toss in the spinach and let it wilt into the mixture.

5. Bring it together
   Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Pour in a bit of reserved pasta water and sprinkle in the Parmesan. Toss until everything is well combined and lightly coated in a silky sauce.

6. Finish & serve
   Season with salt and pepper, and add a squeeze of lemon if you like a fresh touch. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.

A little tip 🤍

The pasta water and cheese create a light, creamy sauce—no heavy cream needed. Take a moment to toss everything together so it comes out smooth and full of flavor.