Pasta Florentine with Orecchiette Recipe
Lisa Grant
Pasta Florentine with Orecchiette is a great quick dinner now that school's started. Expect happy kids at your table!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings 6
Calories 415 kcal
- 16 ounces Dried Orecchiette Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 ounces Prosciutto Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/3 cup Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 10 ounce package Chopped Frozen Spinach Defrosted
- 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Plus extra, if needed
- Red Pepper To taste
- Parmesan Cheese For serving
Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions. Drain when cooked.
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil on medium high heat in a large skillet.
Add prosciutto and cook for about 5 minutes or until crispy.
Add garlic and sundried tomatoes to the pan and turn heat to medium. Cook for two minutes. Add spinach and dried basil to the pan. Stir well.
Add 1 cup of chicken broth to the pan and cook until simmering. Add cooked pasta and mix with a wooden spoon. Add extra broth if necessary.
Serve the pasta in a large bowl. Add red pepper to taste and serve with grated cheese if desired.
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSodium: 1073mgFiber: 14gSugar: 4g
Keyword Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Quick, Simmered, Spinach, Tomatoes