Description
This comforting One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful Italian-American dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender orecchiette pasta is cooked together with savory Italian sausage, fresh broccoli florets, and fragrant garlic in a rich, cheesy broth, making a creamy and satisfying meal in just one pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Sauté garlic and spices: Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the cooked sausage and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pasta and broccoli: Stir in the orecchiette pasta, broccoli florets, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the dish: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish with cheese and butter: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter until melted and creamy. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick of heat or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Frozen broccoli can replace fresh broccoli; if using frozen, add it halfway through cooking to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
