Sausage Orecchiette Pasta

Name: Sausage Orecchiette Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
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

I adapted this pasta 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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1-2/3 cups: 363 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Spicy Pasta Orchiette in Simple & Delicious June/July 2015

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jbennett

Sep 30, 2016

My family did not really care much for this dish! Regular Italian sausage should've been used for more flavor, and some herbs. The recipe called for way too much pasta.
bjsilve0

Aug 29, 2016

I agree with the lady that said it lacked spice. It was flavorless. IF I make it again (doubtful), I'd use pork sausage and canned tomatoes with oregano and basil. I have a ton of left overs that I will either have to doctor up or throw out.
snwilliamson

Jun 4, 2016

Everyone in my family enjoys this recipe. I double the recipe for our family and keep the leftovers in the fridge for my teenagers to heat up as a snack since they are always hunting for something good to eat. It's an easy and tasty recipe.
Summersh

Nov 28, 2015

Lacking spice.
kgdolly

Sep 29, 2015

This has become a regular dinner at my house. My husband and I love the flavor and how easy it is to make. The only thing we do differently is we usually use sliced sausage instead of ground.
Dnpop

Aug 24, 2015

This was quick, easy, and flavorful! I did add a little kosher salt and pepper, but it really didn't need it. I also served this with rice instead of pasta. I will definitely make this again!
danielleylee

May 2, 2015

This was so quick and easy. The freshly grated parm cheese gives it a good flavor and I love that there is no added salt to this dish.