Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Name: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound orecchiette pasta; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups broccoli florets; 4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup pasta water; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
612 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Bianca Bennett

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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli is an easy weeknight dinner made in 30 minutes! Simple Italian pasta dish with lots of flavor that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound orecchiette pasta
1 pound sweet Italian sausage , removed from casings
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pasta water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook pasta one minute shy of the directions then drain BUT save 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Add olive oil to the pot with sausage and cook for about 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart as you cook it until browned.
Add broccoli, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to pot and cook for 5-6 minutes, until broccoli has softened.
Add drained pasta to the pot, stir well to combine and add in pasta water, parmesan cheese, stirring until it makes a light sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 697mg (29%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 140mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	612kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	60g	20%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	30g	46%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	65mg	22%
Sodium	697mg	29%
Potassium	474mg	10%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	286IU	6%
Vitamin C	29mg	32%
Calcium	140mg	14%
Iron	2mg	11%