One-Pot Sausage and Spinach Orecchiette

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 12 oz Orecchiette pasta
• 5 oz Fresh baby spinach
• 3.5 cups Chicken broth
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage (casings removed) and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orecchiette pasta.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.