ORECCHIETTE WITH SPINACH, SAUSAGE & TOMATOES

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A newly discovered Recipe From my own personal recipe collection I have yet to make it but it's on my next to make list.

Provided by Kathryn Louis

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 lb bulk hot italian sausage
3 can(s) (14.5 oz each) italian-herb diced tomatoes (51/4 cups/1.2 l), divided
12 oz (350 g) uncooked orecchiette pasta
2 1/2 c (625 ml) water
4 small garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp (5 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
2 c (500 ml) grape tomatoes
1 oz (30 g) parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup packed)
5 oz (150 g) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups/2 l)

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Cook sausage in (12-in./30-cm) Skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles with Mix 'N Chop . Drain canned tomatoes using large Colander into large Bowl; reserve 1 cup (250 mL) of the tomato liquid for later use in the recipe.
  • 2. 1. Add drained canned tomatoes, tomato liquid from large Bowl, pasta, water, pressed garlic, pepper flakes, if desired, and salt to Skillet. Cover and cook 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. 1. Meanwhile, cut grape tomatoes in half using Utility Knife. Grate cheese using Microplane® Adjustable Grater. Add grape tomatoes, spinach and reserved 1 cup (250 mL) tomato liquid to Skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 470, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 22 g, Sodium 1370 mg, Fiber 6 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 11/2 low-fat meat, 2 fat (3 carb) Cook's Tips: Breaking the sausage into crumbles with the Mix 'N Chop helps it to cook more quickly and evenly. Orecchiette means "little ears" in Italian. It is a small round pasta with a slight dome in the center. Campanelle pasta can be substituted, if desired. For a milder dish, mild or sweet Italian sausage can be used. Italians sausage links with the casings removed can be substituted for the bulk sausage.

Akudo Edeh
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Luis Solis
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This is my go-to recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make and it's always delicious.


android Channel
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Robin McCabe
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the orecchiette and the spinach.


Rahman Ullah
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great and my husband loved it.


Md Sogeb
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Hope Peter
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I'm not a fan of orecchiette, so I used penne instead. It was still very good.


Khalid Ebrahim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some mushrooms and it was delicious.


Srabon Raj
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The orecchiette was al dente and the sauce was flavorful.


Rampukar Sha
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of sausage. It turned out great!


Yengkam Pradhan
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably use less sausage next time.


Jᴇʀsᴇʏ Dᴇᴠɪʟ
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orecchiette is a fun pasta shape and the spinach, sausage, and tomatoes are a classic combination.


Carlos Rios
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Besim Ajrizi
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sausage and tomatoes really helped to balance out the flavor.


Rawzan Blocha
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The orecchiette cooked perfectly and the spinach, sausage, and tomatoes were all delicious together. I will definitely be making this again.