Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli: A Quick, Delicious Meal
A hearty dish combining orecchiette pasta, savory sausage, and fresh broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Add broccoli to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well, adding salt to taste.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using spicy sausage.
- You can substitute broccoli with another green vegetable like spinach or kale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Orecchiette, Sausage, Broccoli, Pasta, Quick Meal