Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
1204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe
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A classic Italian pasta dish that comes together in 30 minutes! Tasty Italian sausage, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked orecchiette pasta come together to create a mouthwatering pasta meal even picky eaters will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta about 450g
- 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed about 450g
- 1 bunch broccoli broccolini, broccoli rabe, washed and trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 120ml
- 1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese plus more for serving
- reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli in the boiling water for about 2 minutes, until slightly tender. Chop the blanched broccoli into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through about 6 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, scraping the bottom of the pan to get the favor from the brown bits.
- Combine Ingredients: Add broccoli to the skillet with the sausage mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook Orecchiette: Cook the orecchiette pasta in the same pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente—reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked orecchiette and pasta water to the skillet, tossing to combine, add the cheese and toss to coat the pasta in the sausage and broccoli rabe mixture.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Notes
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Balanced Flavors: Balance the savory sausage with the slightly bitter taste of broccoli rabe. Adjust salt, pepper, and spice levels to taste.
- Cook Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta al dente to ensure the right texture and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Save Pasta Water: Save some pasta water before draining. It contains starch that helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
- Properly Cook Broccoli Rabe: Blanch broccoli rabe until slightly tender to maintain a pleasant texture.
- Sear Sausage Well: Sear the sausage well for a flavorful base. Browned bits on the pan add depth to the sauce.
- Freshly Grated Cheese: Grate Pecorino Romano fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Adjust Consistency: Use reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1204kcal
(60%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
72g
(111%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
38g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1191mg
(50%)
Potassium
1056mg
(30%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1125IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
139mg
(154%)
Calcium
387mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1204kcal | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1191mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1056mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1125IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 139mg | 154% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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