Description
Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli is a delightful Italian dish that beautifully marries the flavors of savory sausage with fresh broccoli, all enveloped in tender orecchiette pasta. This comforting meal is not only quick to prepare but also healthy, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The creamy sauce, enhanced with olive oil and Parmesan cheese, elevates this recipe to a must-try for any home cook looking to impress. With its balance of flavors and textures, Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 19 ounces Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled sausage, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook the orecchiette until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- To the sausage mixture, add remaining olive oil, chicken broth, and broccoli; stir until broccoli is crisp-tender (about 5 minutes). Add butter and melt.
- Combine drained orecchiette with the sausage and broccoli mixture. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese while tossing; use reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg