12 oz Orecchiette pasta
1 lb Italian sausage
4 cups Spinach
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 medium Onion, diced
4 cups Chicken broth
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent for about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the orecchiette and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the broth has reduced slightly.
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the spinach and the cooked sausage. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, drizzling a bit of olive oil on top if desired.