Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach
  • 1 lb loose sweet Italian sausage
  • 3 -4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 12 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb ziti pasta
  • grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for Aldente.Toss with a little olive oil and keep warm.Set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet brown the italian sausage until no longer pink.
  • Set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and return to stove top.
  • Heat olive oil 2-3 minutes then saute onion and garlic until onion it translucent over medium heat.
  • Now add cleaned dry spinach to onion and garlic and toss as for stir fry adding more oil if needed until spinach is thouroughly wilted.
  • Add herbs and pepper a minute or two before spinach is done.
  • Combine spinach sauce with sausage and heat just long enough to heat everything through.
  • Now toss with warm pasta and sprinkle liberally with grated parmesan or romano cheese just before serving.
  • Serve with a crusty bread and small salad it you like.