Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe
This Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe is a delicious and nutritious weeknight dinner made with 5 simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Skillet
- pot
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 16 oz broccoli florets (about 2 small crowns)
- 4 cloves garlic
Pasta
- 1 lb orecchiette pasta
Meat
- 16 oz raw Italian sausage
Condiments
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups reserved pasta water
Toppings
- grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil for drizzling
- red pepper flakes
- freshly cracked pepper
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Clean and trim broccoli. Chop florets into small pieces.
- Cook pasta as directed on the package, but take off the heat 2 minutes early. BE SURE TO RESERVE 2 CUPS PASTA WATER.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. When it’s hot, add sausage to the pan, breaking it up. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until browned.
- Add chopped broccoli and garlic to the pan, tossing everything together. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until broccoli has softened.
- When pasta is finished cooking, add the drained pasta to the pan, along with ½ of the pasta water.
- Toss everything together and add extra pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
- Serve with desired toppings: parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, flaky sea salt, red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Not ideal for freezing due to texture changes in the pasta and broccoli. Reheat the sausage pasta in a hot skillet or in the microwave until heated through. Drizzle with a little olive oil if it feels dry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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