Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Classic Orecchiette with Sausage and broccoli is an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in just minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Author: Kellie

Cost: $8

1 pound orecchiette pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces Italian sausage
5 garlic cloves minced
1 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 ounces finely chopped broccoli florets OR 1 bunch broccoli rabe tough ends trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, approximately 8 minutes.
In a larg skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Crumble to sausage into the skillet, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula, and cook until golden brown and no longer pink, approximately 6-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic continuing to cook for 1 minute.
Add the wine to the pan and deglaze by scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, broccoli and garlic powder. Cook until the broccoli is tender, approximately 3 minute.
Add the butter and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce the sauce.
Drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper and reserved pasta water.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Season to taste and serve with grated cheese