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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
This recipe for Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli will become a regular staple on your weeknight dinner menu. This traditional Italian pasta dish is easy to make in just 25 minutes and it's packed with flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 980 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound Italian sausage loose, or links removed from the casing
- 1 pound broccoli florets diced into small pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning click link for homemade recipe
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on the stove over high heat.
- Add the orecchiette and cook according to package directions until al dente. Remove one cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and and set it aside. Drain and set aside.
- In the meantime, add the olive oil to a large pot, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the onion, cook 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the Italian sausage, crumble and cook through, 7-9 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Once the butter is melted, mix in the cooked pasta, half of the grated cheese, and about ¼ cup of the reserved pasta cooking water. Stir to combine, then add the remaining cheese and stir again. Add more pasta water if needed. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
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Notes
- You’ll want to store orecchiette leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stove. I recommend adding a little liquid (water or chicken broth) to prevent the pasta from drying out as it reheats.
Nutrition Information
Calories
980kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1334mg
(56%)
Potassium
980mg
(28%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1136mg
(23%)
Vitamin C
106mg
(118%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 980
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 980kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1334mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 980mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1136mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.