Orecchiette E Salsiccia Recipe
Sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, aglio e olio fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil, parmigiano reggiano
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Orecchiette
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Remove the casings from the Italian sausage and add the sausage meat to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained cannellini beans, marinara sauce, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Mix in Orecchiette and Cheese
Add the cooked orecchiette pasta to the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Fold in the cubed fresh mozzarella and allow it to melt slightly.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil leaves, and serve the dish in bowls. Top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Enjoy!