Orecchiette with Sausage and Spinach

large garlic cloves, chopped

large onion, chopped

extra virgin olive oil

sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices (or substitute with turkey sausage) (see note)

spinach, coarsely chopped

low-sodium vegetable broth

Sea salt to taste (we recommend starting with about 3/4 teaspoon and adjusting to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper to taste (we used 1/4 teaspoon)

red pepper flakes

orecchiette (see note)

grated parmesan