Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage
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This is a classic and simple Italian pasta dish featuring orecchiette, savory Italian sausage, and fresh broccolini. The entire meal comes together in about the time it takes to cook the pasta, creating a creamy, flavorful sauce without any cream.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Boil orecchiette in salted water until just shy of al dente. → In a large skillet, brown crumbled Italian sausage, then add sliced garlic and chili flakes. → Add chopped broccolini and some pasta water to the skillet; simmer until tender. → Transfer the undercooked pasta to the skillet, add more pasta water, and toss over high heat until a creamy sauce forms. → Turn off the heat, then stir in a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Boil orecchiette in salted water until just shy of al dente. → In a large skillet, brown crumbled Italian sausage, then add sliced garlic and chili flakes. → Add chopped broccolini and some pasta water to the skillet; simmer until tender. → Transfer the undercooked pasta to the skillet, add more pasta water, and toss over high heat until a creamy sauce forms. → Turn off the heat, then stir in a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Introduction
This is a classic and simple Italian pasta dish featuring orecchiette, savory Italian sausage, and fresh broccolini. The entire meal comes together in about the time it takes to cook the pasta, creating a creamy, flavorful sauce without any cream.
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package directions, aiming for just under al dente.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, prepare your ingredients: peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves, and trim and roughly chop the broccolini.
Step 3
Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil to the hot skillet. Add the bulk Italian sausage.
Step 4
Use a wooden spoon or a pastry blender to break the sausage into small crumbles as it cooks. Continue cooking until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
Step 5
Add the sliced garlic and a pinch of red chili flakes to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
This dish is designed to be cooked quickly, with the sauce being prepared in the time it takes for the pasta to boil.
You can easily substitute the broccolini with broccoli rabe or regular broccoli depending on what's available and what you prefer.
Using the starchy pasta water is essential for creating the creamy sauce. Don't drain your pasta in a colander; transfer it directly to the sauce.
Finishing the pasta in the sauce over high heat while tossing vigorously is the key to creating a perfect, emulsified sauce that clings to every piece.
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