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Orecchiette with Sausage and Greens

I love this recipe for Orecchiette with Sausage and Greens. You can use your favorite green, I just happened to have spinach on hand but broccolini, broccoli rabe and even kale work well here.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive OIl
  • 1/2 c Onion diced
  • 8 oz Sweet Italian Sausage if in casings, remove those
  • 1/4 c White Wine
  • 14 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes with juices
  • 12 oz Orecchiette Pasta cooked to package instructions
  • 4 oz Baby Spinach chopped, if desired
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a skillet over medium high heat and saute onions until translucent. Add sausage, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon until browned.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine. You could also use chicken or vegetable broth here.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach and stir to wilt and add the cooked pasta.
  • Add parmesan and mix well to combine.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle or parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.