Sausage and Spinach Orecchiette

This incredibly easy Italian Orecchiette with Sausage recipe is packed with nutrition and flavor! It's simple Italian comfort food in a snap, perfect any night of the week!

It’s simple Italian comfort food that comes together in a snap. Our families love it, and we know yours will, too!

- garlic - onion - olive oil - Italian sausage - spinach - vegetable broth - parmesan

In a large skillet, sauté garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes in olive oil, until lightly browned. Add sausage and cook until sausage is no longer pink.

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Add spinach and vegetable broth, and let spinach wilt. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, and cook orecchiette until al dente. Drain pasta and add to pan with sausage mixture.

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