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Honored Contributor
Posts: 10,620
Registered: ‎09-22-2010

ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

I got this recipe out of a Food Network Magazine.  It is definitely a keeper for me.  I plan to freeze small portions that I can heat in the microwave. 

 

12 oz orecchiette
2 T olive oil
8 oz fresh chorizo
2 spring onions or scallions (white and light green parts only) thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese

 

Cook pasta as label directs.  Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add sausage, break up until it begins to brown (about 3 minutes).  Add the onions and cook until softened (about 3 more minutes).  Add the garlic, mushrooms 1/2 salt and pepper to taste.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to brown (about 3 minutes).  Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened.  

 

Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.  Add the broth to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute.  Stir in pasta and cheese, adding some of the reserved cooking water if needed.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  

 

Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and top with more cheese and spring onions.

 

I did not drizzle with olive oil but I did top with cheese and diced scallions.  

Super Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-03-2016

Re: ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

Yum! That sounds fantastic! 😊 

Esteemed Contributor
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Registered: ‎07-26-2019

Re: ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

 I'd add  some dry white  wine in the sauce

Honored Contributor
Posts: 10,620
Registered: ‎09-22-2010

Re: ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

I will have to give that a try.

Frequent Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

Saw this in the magazine. Thanks for your review. I will definitely try it.

Honored Contributor
Posts: 41,253
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

sounds good, but will substitute something for the mushrooms.

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