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30 Minute Pasta: Orecchiette, Broccolini & Sausage, Learn How (e88)

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Orecchiette with Broccolini and Sausage

Cultural Context

Orecchiette, meaning 'little ears' in Italian, hails from the Apulia region of Italy, where it is traditionally paired with various vegetables and meats. This dish exemplifies the Italian philosophy of using simple, fresh ingredients to create hearty meals. Today, orecchiette with broccolini and sausage is enjoyed both in Italy and globally, often adapted with different greens or proteins based on local availability.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds Italian sausage
1 pound orecchiette
1 pound broccolini
olive oil
garlic
1 cup reserved pasta water
grana padana cheese
lemon zest

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Boil water in a large pot.

2

Add 1 pound of orecchiette to the boiling water.

3

Cook the pasta until al dente.

4

In a separate pan, heat a lot of olive oil and add minced garlic.

5

Add 2 pounds of Italian sausage, breaking it up and cooking until browned.

6

Add 1 pound of broccolini to the sausage and cook until tender.

7

Combine the cooked orecchiette with the sausage and broccolini mixture.

8

Add 1 cup of reserved pasta water to the mixture.

9

Stir in grana padana cheese and lemon zest.

10

Mix everything well and serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Orecchiette con Broccolini e Salsiccia
Local Name: Orecchiette con Broccolini e Salsiccia

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