Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli is one of my favorite weeknight pasta dishes, my family loves it!
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Ingredients
- 14 oz package Italian chicken sausage (casing removed)
- 12 oz uncooked Orecchiette pasta (or gluten-free pasta)
- 6 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets (no stems (16 oz))
- 5 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Meanwhile heat a large nonstick skillet and brown the sausage over medium-high, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove from heat.
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When the water boils, add the pasta and bring back to a boil, when the water is boiling, add broccoli and cook according to pasta instructions for al dente.
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When pasta is almost done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and broccoli.
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Return the pot to the stove and set heat to high; add 1 tbsp olive oil, when hot, add garlic. Cook until golden, about 1 minute, reduce flame to low and add pasta back to the pot with the sausage.
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Mix well, add remaining olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste mixing well and smashing any large pieces of broccoli to break up.
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Add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and mix well adding more if needed.
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Serve in pasta bowls with additional grated cheese on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| package Italian chicken sausage | 14 oz | $0.94/350ml | $3.13 |
| uncooked Orecchiette pasta | 12 oz | - | - |
| fresh broccoli florets | 3 cups | - | - |
| garlic | 5 cloves | - | - |
| grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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