Description
This One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make pasta dish that combines Italian sausage, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Orecchiette Pasta:
12 oz
Italian Sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed:
1 lb
Broccoli Florets (fresh or frozen):
4 cups
Garlic, minced:
3 cloves
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth:
4 cups
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Lemon Zest (optional):
zest of 1 lemon
Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage: Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes: Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in pasta and broth: Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Add broccoli: Cook for 5 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Stir in cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Serve warm with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Substitute broccoli with broccolini or kale if preferred.
- For a creamier version, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
