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Howard's Sausage Broccolini Orecchiette

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs  extra virgin olive oi
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage de-cased and chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves, peeled sliced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more for pasta water
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb Orecchiette pasta it means little ear shaped in Italian
  • 1 lb broccolini chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus more for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of boiling water to boil.
  • Place sliced garlic in a skillet over medium heat and sautée until the garlic starts to become fragrant
  • Then add the sausage meat, frying and breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink and is beginning to brown.
  • Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Turn down the heat and allow to simmer while the pasta and broccolini cook (approximately 13 minutes)
  • When the water is boiling, salt liberally (approximately 2 tablespoons) and add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. In the last three minutes add the chopped broccolini. Before draining, reserve a cup of water. Drain the pasta and broccolini then add to the pan of sausage
  • Stir the pasta, broccolini and sausage well adding the Pecorino Romano cheese and some of the reserved pasta water if it seems dry. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and more cheese.