Orecchiette Merguez recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDanny's Pasta Co & FocacciariaOrecchiette Merguez Recipe

Orecchiette Merguez Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Short pasta, harissa, merguez sausage, san marzano tomato, mushroom, goat cheese, garlic.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Orecchiette

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Merguez

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the merguez sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Harissa

    Stir in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and harissa paste. Season with salt and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine with Pasta

    Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet and toss until well combined with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, topped with crumbled goat cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.

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