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Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccolini

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 8 oz. orecchiette pasta
  • 1 lb. broccolini cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 links spicy italian turkey or chicken sausage sliced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Season water with salt. Once boiling, add pasta.
  2. Two minutes before pasta is done, add broccolini. Drain. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. When hot, add garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook for about a minute to infuse the oil.
  5. Add pre-cooked sausage and brown it a bit, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add broth to the hot pan — it will steam and boil! Let it reduce slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add pasta and broccolini and toss to coat with the sauce.
  8. Serve equal portions on each plate and top with 1 Tbsp Parmigiano on each.