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Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes

Easy, simple, and super tasty Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes will soon be your weeknight go-to dinner recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 808 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , Vegetarian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half and the tomatoes are nearly broken down, about 5 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded Parmigiano cheese.
  7. 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

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

% 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.