Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Sausage

Ingredients

  • Ingre==nts:
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 ounces orchiette pasta
  • 8 ounces hot Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2-15 ounce cans Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch baby spinach, trimmed and well washed
  • Salt and pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and pasta. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender according to package directions.
2.Heat oil a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and rosemary and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add white wine, chicken stock, and beans, bring to a simmer, then add spinach and heat until wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta.
3.Ladle into bowls and serve with grated cheese, if desired.