Looking for something different to make when it comes to side dishes? If so, I think you’ll appreciate our guest-post recipe from Pasta Fits. This simple garlic and olive oil pasta has the addition of toasted bread crumbs for a crunchy finish. It makes a nice side dish for chicken or fish. It whips up quickly (less than 30 minutes) and will make 4 servings.
Spinach and Garlic Orecchiette Gratinée Recipe
4 oz. orecchiette
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
3 tbsp. bread crumbs
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups/8 oz. baby spinach
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat half of the oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook bread crumbs, salt and pepper for about 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Transfer to plate.
Heat remaining oil in same skillet; cook garlic for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add spinach; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until starting to wilt.
Add pasta to skillet; toss to coat well. Top with toasted bread crumbs.
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I think that this would be a delicious recipe. I love using fresh spinach and garlic.
You know I saw the words and was pretty intimidated. I am glad it is just pasta! I would imagine if you couldnt find this, you could use something else, there is another pasta shaped closely to this and I dont recall the name. This would make a nice side dish or a take along to a get together. I like all the ingredients in it!
As far as I’m concerned I’ll try any dish with garlic and spinach. ‘ear’ pasta? Have never seen it before.
This has some of my favorite ingredients – pasta, vegetable and garlic. Looks simple and delicious.
This sounds so good. It looks like a good summer dish. I will be trying it soon. Thank you.