Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 pound

orecchiette

uncooked

3 unit

turkey sausage

casings removed

0.25 cup

onion

chopped

2 unit

garlic

minced

0.25 tsp

red pepper flakes

crushed

3 cup

spinach

fresh

0.5 cup

Asiago cheese

shredded

0.25 cup

Parmesan cheese

grated

0.25 cup

cannellini beans

rinsed and drained

0.25 cup

sweet red pepper

chopped roasted

0.5 tsp

Italian seasoning

0.25 cup

Asiago cheese

shredded

Step 1
~3 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2
~3 min

Add orecchiette pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.

Step 3
~3 min

While the pasta is cooking, remove the casings from the turkey sausage.

Step 4
~3 min

In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the fresh spinach, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese, cannellini beans, and chopped roasted sweet red pepper to the skillet.

Step 8
~3 min

Season with Italian seasoning.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Drain the cooked orecchiette pasta.

Step 11
~3 min

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sausage and spinach mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Toss to combine.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Asiago cheese if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of pasta water to the sauce for a creamier consistency.

Toast pine nuts and add for a nutty flavor and crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1 day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/USA

Cultural Significance

Italian-American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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