Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli that combines tender pasta with savory Italian sausage, vibrant broccoli, and a variety of seasonings for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli:
- 16 oz. broccoli florets (about 2 small crowns)
- 1 lb. orecchiette pasta
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 16 oz. raw Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups reserved pasta water
- topping: grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, red pepper flakes, freshly cracked pepper, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prep broccoli: Clean and trim broccoli. Chop florets into small pieces.
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta as directed on the package, but take off the heat 2 minutes early. Remember to reserve 2 cups of pasta water.
- Prepare sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add sausage, and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add broccoli and garlic: Add chopped broccoli and garlic to the skillet, cook until broccoli softens, adding water to help steam.
- Combine ingredients: Mix drained pasta with sausage and broccoli in the skillet, adding pasta water to create a sauce.
- Finish and serve: Toss everything together, adjust consistency with extra pasta water if needed, then serve with desired toppings like parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, and cracked pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli, Pasta Recipe, Italian Sausage Pasta, Broccoli Pasta, Comfort Food
