Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 8 ounces fresh chorizo or other spicy sausage, casings removed
- 2 spring onions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced, plus more for topping
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the spring onions and cook until softened, about 3 more minutes.
- Add the garlic, mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms start to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften slightly, about 3 more minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the broth to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Stir in the pasta and cheese, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and top with more cheese and spring onions.
- Per serving: Calories 571; Fat 19 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 809 mg; Carbohydrate 73 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 28 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
kosher salt, pasta, extravirgin olive oil, fresh chorizo, spring onions, garlic, cremini mushrooms, freshly ground pepper, cherry tomatoes, chicken broth, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/orecchiette-with-spicy-sausage-recipe.html (may not work)