Sausage and Broccolini Orecchiette
with Pesto
If you were in Italy, you might come across this dish under its traditional name, Orecchiette ai Broccoletti. It’s a classic Italian dish composed of a few simple ingredients, making for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
250 g
Mild Italian Sausage, uncased
170 g
Broccolini
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
170 g
Orecchiette
(Contains: Gluten)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk, Soy)
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Cooking Steps
Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the sausage from the casings.
Boil the pasta: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water (or 1 cup for 4 people).
Cook the broccolini: Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the broccolini and cook, tossing for 3-5 minutes, until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the sausage: Heat another drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat into pieces for 4-5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Add a pinch of chili flakes to the pan (if desired) and cook for 30 seconds more.
Finish and serve: Add the pasta, broccolini, parmesan cheese, pasta water and pesto to the pan and toss to combine. Cook, tossing for 1-2 minutes, until saucy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
