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Sausage Orecchiette Pasta

Name: Sausage Orecchiette Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta; 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup white wine or chicken broth; 4 cups small fresh broccoli florets; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1/3 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022

I adapted this orecchiette pasta recipe to be like my favorite Italian restaurant version, only lighter—and tastier. I often use spicy sausage and broccoli rabe. —Melanie Tritten, Charlotte, North Carolina

Sausage Orecchiette Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

4 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
Stir in broccoli and tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. Serve with cheese.