Italian Sausage Orecchiette Pasta
Caesar Salad
Wine Recommendation
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or use shaved)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage, garlic, and red pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage is browned and crumbly.
- Add spinach and broth, stirring until spinach wilts.
- Stir in pasta. Gradually add cheese, stirring until creamy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (9-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup refrigerated yogurt Caesar dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar croutons
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together lettuce and dressing in a bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and croutons.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
376
|
96
|
472
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| Carb (g) | 44 | 9 | 53 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 518 | 299 | 817 |
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