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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

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Need a new pasta recipe that even your kids will like? Then this easy and cheap Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli recipe is for you!

  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound orecchiette
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage removed from casings 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 TBSP of lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 TBS red pepper flakes
  • 3 TBS unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Alfredo Sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium high heat. Crumble the sausage into the skillet and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic; cook for 1 minute more.
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  3. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, chicken broth, broccoli, lemon zest & juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan to release the flavorful brown bits, until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted and simmer for a few minutes to reduce and concentrate the sauce.
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  4. Drain the pasta well and place back in the pasta pot. Add the sausage and broccoli mixture, along with half of the cheese, and toss to blend. Add alfredo sauce and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls and pass the remaining grated cheese at the table.
  • Author: Andi

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