Sausage Orecchiette
This delicious sausage orecchiette pasta dish combines savory Italian sausage with tender pasta and fresh herbs for a hearty weeknight meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they soften.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing with sausage mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before stirring in the Parmesan cheese.