Orecchiette with broccoli, anchovies, and sausage: recipe

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy pasta recipe to elevate your dinner game, look no further than orecchiette with broccoli, anchovies, and sausage.

Orecchiette is a small, ear-shaped pasta that is perfect for catching all of the delicious flavors in this dish. The broccoli adds a fresh and nutritious element, while the anchovies give the dish a salty and savory kick, and the sausage adds a hearty meatiness.

To make this recipe, you will need:

-1 pound of orecchiette pasta
-1 head of broccoli, chopped
-4 cloves of garlic, minced
-4 anchovy fillets, minced
-1 pound of sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
-1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
-1/4 cup of olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste
-1/4 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. In a large pot of salted water, cook the orecchiette pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and break it up into small pieces with a spoon. Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

3. Add the garlic, anchovy fillets, and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.

4. Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.

5. Add the cooked orecchiette pasta to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli. Toss to combine and add the reserved pasta water, a little bit at a time, until the pasta is coated in a light sauce.

6. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated Pecorino Romano cheese and serve immediately.

This dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or for impressing guests at a dinner party. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please any palate, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

So next time you’re in the mood for a delicious and comforting pasta dish, give this orecchiette with broccoli, anchovies, and sausage recipe a try. Your taste buds will thank you!