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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!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSodium: 1073mgFiber: 14gSugar: 4g
Keyword Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Quick, Simmered, Spinach, Tomatoes
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