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Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli is one of my favorite weeknight pasta dishes, my family loves it!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 14 oz package Italian chicken sausage (casing removed)
  • 12 oz uncooked orecchiette pasta (or gluten-free pasta)
  • 6 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets (no stems (16 oz))
  • 5 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile heat a large nonstick skillet and brown the sausage over medium-high, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove from heat.
  3. When the water boils, add the pasta and bring back to a boil, when the water is boiling, add broccoli and cook according to pasta instructions for al dente.
  4. When pasta is almost done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and broccoli.
  5. Return the pot to the stove and set heat to high; add 1 tbsp olive oil, when hot, add garlic. Cook until golden, about 1 minute, reduce flame to low and add pasta back to the pot with the sausage.
  6. Mix well, add remaining olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste mixing well and smashing any large pieces of broccoli to break up.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and mix well adding more if needed.
  8. Serve in pasta bowls with additional grated cheese on the side, if desired.

Notes

  • Makes 9 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cups Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cups
Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.