Turkey Sausage & Spinach Orecchiette |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
1/2 pound uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta |
3 hot italian turkey sausage links, casings removed |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
3 cups fresh spinach |
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup rinsed and drained white kidney or cannellini beans |
1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper |
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning |
additional shredded asiago cheese, optional |
Directions:
1. Cook orecchiette according to package directions.
2. 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, peppers and Italian seasoning; cook just until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
3. Drain orecchiette; add to sausage mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with additional Asiago cheese if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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