Crispy Italian Sausage and Orecchiette
A simple, satisfying pasta dish made with crispy Italian sausage and creamy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Italian sausage
- ●8 ounces orecchiette
- ●1 medium yellowed onion
- ●3 cloves crispy garlic
- ●28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsley
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until browned and crispy.
- 3
Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the sliced yellowed onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the crispy garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet and toss it with the sauce.
- 9
Return the Italian sausage to the skillet and toss it with the pasta and sauce.
- 10
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
- 11
Drizzle with extra olive oil, if desired.