Sausage Orecchiette

Ingredients

1lb orecchiette pasta

1lb spicy italian sausage

12 broccoli

1/2-1 cup chicken stock

1tsp red pepper flakes (or several shakes for 20-30 seconds)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1-2tbsp olive oil

1tbsp butter

3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano (or 1 cup parmesan)

Directions

Decase italian sausage by slicing the casing of the sausage lengthwise, and peel casing off.

Begin cooking pasta in a boiling pot of water. Cook for amount of time specified on box.

When straining pasta, optionally keep 1/2 cup of pasta water to incorporate as a sauce later.

Add olive oil to deep pan or wok with on low to medium heat.

Once pan is hot, add sausage to the pan. Break into smaller pieces (1 inch diameter) and cook until golden brown.

Once sausage is cooked, add garlic, chicken stock, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 2 minutes. About a minute in, add the butter.

Add broccoli and cover the pan, letting the broccoli cook for about 4-5 minutes.

Add sausage mixture to pasta, and also add in cheese and pasta water (if saved). Stir until mixed thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts

Total

Serves 5

823 cal

44g fat

74g carbs

32g protein

4g fiber

16g s. fat

3g sugars

1090mg sodium