Rigatoni alla Pastora

Rigatoni alla Pastora
1 pound rigatoni
4 tablespoons butter
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1 pound fresh ricotta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Romano
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package directions.
In the meantime, in a saute pan melt the butter and brown the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. When sausage is browned add spinach, ricotta and Romano cheeses and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss with the hot pasta and serve immediately.
Serves four.
Nutrition values per serving: 834 calories, 54 g fat, 38 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 47 g protein, 205 mg cholesterol, 1,390 mg sodium.