This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart's One-Pan Pasta. <br />The original recipe was quite simple and needed some pizzaz! I wanted to add an element of protein without overwhelming the dish and was inspired by orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe. I added sausage, spinach, and lemon to brighten the dish. I used chicken broth and lemon juice as cooking liquid to add flavor and swapped out plum tomatoes for the cherry/grape tomatoes. Tomato paste also adds a savory, umami flavor to the cooking liquid. Butter and parsley finish the sauce nicely, adding richness and freshness, bringing out the notes of lemon. <br />

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