Orecchiette Pasta
A cozy one-pan orecchiette pasta with sausage and broccoli cooked in a light, creamy Parmesan sauce. Simple, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- ½ cup onion , chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic , minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream , at room temperature
- 16 ounces dry orecchiette pasta
- 2-3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1/4-1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , grated
Instructions
- Cook sausage and onion: In a large saucepan, cook 1 pound sausage and 1/2 cup chopped onion over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes, or until the sausage is crumbled and brown and the onion is softened.
- Add spices: Add the 2 teaspoons garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- Add liquids and simmer: Add the 32 ounces chicken broth and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Cook on medium until it's lightly boiling.
- Add pasta: Stir in the 16 ounces pasta, cover and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli: Stir in 2 cups chopped broccoli, recover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. If there is a lot of liquid still, simmer uncovered for 1 - 2 minutes until liquid boils off.
Notes
If you would like to add more vegetables, add 1/2 cup bell peppers and an additional 1/2 cup onions.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water to loosen pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 898mg, Potassium: 381mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 277IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 73mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
