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Orecchiette with Broccoli and Sausage

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 712 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of orecchiette pasta
  • 1 pound of Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 heads of broccoli, chopped into small florets
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  • Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, until tender.
  • Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked sausage to the skillet and season the sauce with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Drain the cooked orecchiette and add it to the skillet with the sauce and sausage.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce to combine.
  • Serve the orecchiette with broccoli and sausage hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.