"A hearty, flavorful pasta dish that combines indulgent cheddar gruyere cheese and savory sausage for a warm, comforting meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cubed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, beets), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper
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1 package (16 ounces) uncooked orecchiette pasta
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3 tablespoons butter, cubed and divided
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1 pound fully cooked chicken sausage links, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
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1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
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1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
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6 ounces Wood River Creamery® Applewood Smoked Sea Salt Cheddar Gruyere, finely shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
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Additional Wood River Creamery® Applewood Smoked Sea Salt Cheddar Gruyere, shredded