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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
Add the minced garlic, diced fennel, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the fennel is tender.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the chopped radicchio and cook until wilted. Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add some reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- 5
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
