Broccoli & Sausage Recipe
orecchiette, olive oil, parmigiano reggiano
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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 water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Broccoli
In the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Drain the pasta and broccoli together.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked orecchiette and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to help combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired. Serve warm.