Description
This One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that combines savory Italian sausage, tender broccoli, and al dente pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Orecchiette Pasta:
12 ounces
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Italian Sausage:
1 pound (casings removed)
Garlic Cloves:
4, minced
Red Pepper Flakes:
1 pinch (optional)
Broccoli Florets:
4 cups, small
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth:
3 cups
Water:
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
½ cup
Butter:
2 tablespoons
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Sausage: Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Pepper Flakes: Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in Broccoli and Pasta: Add broccoli, orecchiette, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12–15 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in butter and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use spicy sausage for extra heat.
- Try broccoli rabe for a bitter contrast.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
