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One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccolini
This flavorful one-pot dish combines Italian sausage, pasta, and fresh broccolini for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (sweet or hot, casings removed if in links)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional, for spice)
- 2.5 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
- 8 oz orecchiette (or other preferred pasta shape)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (more if needed)
- 1 lb broccolini (cut into 1/2" pieces, or broccoli)
For serving
- grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and cracked black pepper (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Add sausage and onions to a large skillet; cook until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Break up sausage as it cooks.
- Add garlic and red pepper; sauté 1-2 minutes. If needed, deglaze pan with water or broth.
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and salt, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
- Add broccoli, cover, and cook 3-5 minutes until pasta is tender and broccoli is bright green. Let sit uncovered if too soupy.
- Serve topped with parmesan, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper if desired.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen broccoli rabe as an alternative for more greens.