Lemon Parmesan Orecchiette | Salt and Sage Nutrition
Lemon Parmesan Orecchiette
10 mins prepServes 4
This Lemon Parmesan Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage combines al dente pasta with a savory sausage, fresh garlic, and a hint of lemon. Finished with fresh spinach and grated Parmesan, it's a delightful dish perfect for any meal.
1: Boil orecchiette according to package directions until al dente.
2: While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3: Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4: Add sausage crumble and stir constantly for 5-6 minutes.
5: Add lemon juice and continue to stir for another 3-4 minutes.
6: Once pasta is finished cooking, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
7: Add cooked pasta to sausage mixture and mix well.
8: Add pasta water and Parmesan and cook until sauce forms.
9: Stir in spinach, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
