Are you craving a hearty and flavorful meal that combines the goodness of turkey sausage, spinach, and orecchiette pasta? Look no further! In this article, we've compiled a selection of the best turkey sausage spinach orecchiette recipes, each offering a unique blend of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce, a tangy tomato base, or a simple yet satisfying olive oil dressing, we've got you covered. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the delectable possibilities of this classic pasta dish.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TURKEY SAUSAGE & SPINACH ORECCHIETTE
I got this REALLY good recipe from the March 2013 Family Circle. It's SO good that I just have to share it with all of you!! It's a nice change from having spaghetti on a cooler Fall evening when you can still enjoy eating out on your patio al fresco style.
Provided by Mantarae
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage, onions and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peppers and Italian seasoning; cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orecchiette pasta following package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Gradually stir spinach into skillet. In pasta pot, combine pasta and sausage sauce, adding some of the cooking water if needed to loosen sauce.
- To serve, spoon pasta into a large serving bowl. Top with shredded Asiago cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 229.1, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 11.9
ORECCHIETTE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water to cool, saving the cooking water. Bring the reserved cooking water back to a boil.
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into pieces with a spoon, until browned and juices form, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, when the reserved cooking water is boiling, add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Strain the broccoli rabe and add it to the pan with the sausage mixture and toss to coat with the juices. Add the pasta to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan and serve immediately.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
- Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
TURKEY SAUSAGE & SPINACH ORECCHIETTE
Don't let a funny-sounding word like orecchiete scare you away. These little ear pasta shapes are the perfect partner for spicy turkey sausage and Italian seasoning. -Andrea Phillips, Lakeville, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook orecchiette according to package directions., In a large skillet, cook and stir the sausage, onion, garlic and pepper flakes over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add the spinach, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese, beans, red pepper and Italian seasoning; cook just until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally., Drain orecchiette; add to sausage mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional Asiago cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the scallion whites and rosemary and cook until the scallions begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices and 1⁄2 cup of the boiling water. Let simmer while you cook the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Add the pasta to the tomato sauce along with the spinach and half of the scallion greens. Toss to coat the pasta and wilt the spinach, about 1 minute, gradually adding the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen. Season with salt, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remove from the heat.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the pasta and toss well. Divide among plates or shallow bowls and top with the remaining scallion greens.
ORECCHIETTE WITH SPINACH, GARLIC AND BACON
Make and share this Orecchiette With Spinach, Garlic and Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions on the box.
- While frying your bacon, defrost spinach in the microwave according to directions.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until tender; add the garlic and sauté two more minutes. Add the spinach to the onions.
- Crumble the bacon and add to the mixture.
- Turn the heat to low to keep spinach mixture warm while the pasta finishes cooking.
- When pasta is cooked, drain and place in shallow bowls, spoon spinach mixture over pasta and serve.
- •Serving Suggestion: Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
ONE PAN ORECCHIETTE PASTA
Every year when it's time to go back to school I get inundated with requests from students to post recipes that are super-easy, cost pennies, and require a bare minimum of kitchen equipment. This delicious orecchiette pasta recipe only has a handful of ingredients, is very cheap to make, and most importantly: only uses one pan or pot for the entire procedure.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir sausage into onions; cook and stir until sausage is broken up and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into sausage mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add orecchiette pasta; cook and stir pasta in hot broth, adding remaining broth when liquid is absorbed, until pasta is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Stir arugula into pasta-sausage mixture until arugula wilts. Ladle pasta into bowls and dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors.
- Make sure to cook the orecchiette al dente.
- Don't overcook the spinach.
- Serve the dish immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Turkey sausage, spinach, and orecchiette is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The orecchiette pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with sautéed turkey sausage, spinach, and a creamy sauce. The dish is then topped with grated Parmesan cheese and served immediately. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey sausage, and it is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.
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