Description
Creamy one-pot orecchiette pasta with sausage brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables, blending robust flavors in a simple, hearty meal. Rustic ingredients meld together, promising a delicious dinner you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 diced medium onion
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Pasta and Dairy:
- 340 grams (3/4 pound) uncooked orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Transform ground Italian sausage into crispy, crumbly morsels in a spacious pot, ensuring thorough browning and breaking down into delicate fragments.
- Introduce diced onions to the sizzling landscape, coaxing them into translucent submission. Infuse the aromatic base with minced garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning, allowing flavors to harmonize and release their essence.
- Cascade chicken broth and velvety heavy cream into the pot, creating a luxurious liquid foundation. Gently agitate the mixture to achieve seamless integration.
- Nestle orecchiette pasta into the creamy pool, guaranteeing complete submersion. Seal with a lid and orchestrate a gentle simmer, stirring intermittently to prevent pasta from clinging to the pot’s bottom. Monitor until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Cascade vibrant spinach leaves into the bubbling concoction, allowing them to wilt gracefully and intertwine with the pasta’s rich environment.
- Banish the pot from heat’s direct embrace, then fold grated Parmesan throughout, watching it melt into a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Present the dish immediately, potentially embellishing with additional Parmesan for those craving extra indulgence.
Notes
- Swap sausage for plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains robust flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free orecchiette pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly without compromising texture or taste.
- Reduce heavy cream calories by substituting half with Greek yogurt or milk for a lighter yet still creamy consistency.
- Add red pepper flakes during sausage browning to introduce subtle heat and complex spiciness for those who enjoy a kick in their pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg