Garlic-Roasted Broccolini & Italian Sausage Orecchiette – katieaustin

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Garlic-Roasted Broccolini & Italian Sausage Orecchiette

This orecchiette looks like it came straight out of a restaurant, but it couldn’t be easier to make. The secret is roasting the broccolini. It brings out so much flavor and is the perfect pairing for the sausage and fresh basil. This one’s guaranteed to impress! SERVING SIZE: 4

THE RECIPE: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the broccolini with the olive oil, sliced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, until tender and lightly crispy. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to the package directions. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until browned and cooked through. Add the roasted broccolini and garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Stir in the cooked pasta, fresh basil, and lemon juice until everything is evenly combined. Top with Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!

Garlic-Roasted Broccolini & Italian Sausage Orecchiette

This orecchiette looks like it came straight out of a restaurant, but it couldn’t be easier to make. The secret is roasting the broccolini. It brings out so much flavor and is the perfect pairing for the sausage and fresh basil. This one’s guaranteed to impress! SERVING SIZE: 4

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Course

All Recipes, Dinner, Main Course

Servings

4

Ingredients

1½ cup dry orecchiette pasta
12 oz Italian sausage spicy, pork, or chicken
1 lb broccolini
5 garlic cloves sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
handful of fresh basil chopped
juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the broccolini with the olive oil, sliced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, until tender and lightly crispy.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to the package directions.
3. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until browned and cooked through.
4. Add the roasted broccolini and garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Stir in the cooked pasta, fresh basil, and lemon juice until everything is evenly combined.

Keyword

Basil, Broccolini, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil, Parmesan, Pasta, Sausage

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