#orecchiette

Sausage and Spinach Orecchiette

Bari

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Chickpeas (Vegan)

Alternative Uses: hats for frogs (or hats for Le(g)o) is still my fave alt use. c'mon, a lil green frog rocking an orecchiette cap? yes. also, if you're building a miniature of the castel sant'angelo, these would be perfect little non-functioning sinks, to match the non-functioning real sinks! how would you put orecchiette to work? (and you can't say hats for tiny things! unless you present an argument for why the tiny thing is specially unique.)

Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach Delight This comforting dish combines the heartiness of Italian sausage with the freshness of spinach, all wrapped in tender orecchiette pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta 16 ounces Italian sausage 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional) Salt & pepper to taste For serving: freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, to taste) Instructions 1. Boil a large salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. 2. In a skillet, add the sausage meat and onion, and sauté over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned. If there's more than 1-2 tablespoons of fat remaining, spoon out the excess, but leave some for flavor. 3. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the garlic and Dijon mustard, cooking for about 30 seconds. 4. Pour in the wine and let it cook until reduced by half, approximately 1-2 minutes. 5. Add the spinach and basil (if using), tossing with tongs or large spoons until the spinach wilts. Then, add the drained pasta and toss again to combine. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Orecchiette con crema di cime di rapa...madonna che buone.