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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.