Italian Pasta Florentine

cook: Jane     potluck: April 2010

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp garlic, minced

1 pound Italian sausage, cut into a ¼ inch dice

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles, bow ties, ziti, or any pasta

2 cups frozen chopped spinach (or one bag), thawed

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup half and half

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in heavy saucepan or Dutch oven and add the onions, garlic and sausage. Cook over med heat until the sausage starts to brown and the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. 

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a slow boiling point. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Add thawed spinach during last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain noodles and spinach in colander.

Put spinach and noodles into a large serving bowl. Mix cooked sausage mixture, italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth and half and half. Add to noodles/spinach and gently toss. Serve immediately.

Index       Monthly Meeting and Excursion Schedule         Meeting and Excursion Photo Gallery   

Member Gardens Photo Gallery        Potluck Cookbook       Pine Post Office Project