Description
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli is a comforting, one-pot dish that delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The small, ear-shaped pasta perfectly cradles savory Italian sausage, while fresh broccoli adds vibrant color and essential nutrients. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to wow your guests. In just a short time, you can create a warm and inviting meal that gathers friends and family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook orecchiette until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until broccoli brightens and garlic is fragrant.
- Toss cooked orecchiette into the pan, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Mix well for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg