Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
808 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian
Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
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Easy, simple, and super tasty Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes will soon be your weeknight go-to dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta orecchiette
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup tomatoes diced in large chunks
- 2 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the orecchiette pasta until they are al dente. Drain and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water.
- Separate the Italian sausage into small bite-size chunks and add them to a large skillet. Cook on medium-high heat until nicely browned and cooked through. About 6-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate. Discard all excess grease released from the sausage.
- Return the skillet to the stove and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and add the tomatoes. Cook the tomatoes and. cook over medium-low heat. The tomatoes are ready when soft but not falling apart.
- Cook until the liquid is reduced by half and the tomatoes are nearly broken down, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet along with the cooked sausage and stir until the pasta is well coated. Add some of the cooking. water if too dry.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded Parmigiano cheese.
- Transfer to bowls and serve right the way.
Notes
- If you are lucky to have some leftovers, save them in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- To reheat, bring back to room temperature, place the orecchiette into a skillet, and add a couple of tablespoons of water and a dot of butter.
- Warm up slowly and add more water if need be.
- You can also add a chopped-up fresh tomato to the skillet, and once it is slightly cooked, add the orecchiette pasta and warm it to your liking.
- Mild sausage can be substituted with hot sausage.
- Orecchiette pasta can be substituted with small tubular pasta such as rigatoni mezzi or penne.
- Fresh tomatoes can be replaced by any tomato: Campari or cherry. Watch the cooking process; the small tomatoes tend to cook faster and break down quickly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
808kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
857mg
(36%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 808 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 808kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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15 reviews
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