Easy Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe
This simple yet delicious recipe combines orecchiette pasta, savory sausage, and fresh broccoli to create a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for a family dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 12 oz Italian sausage casings removed
- 4 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the sausage and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add more red pepper flakes if you like your pasta with a little extra kick. You can also substitute the Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner version.