Orecchiette pasta with sausage and roasted peppers is a classic Italian dish that is both hearty and flavorful. The combination of the tender orecchiette pasta, the savory sausage, and the sweet and smoky roasted peppers creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND ROASTED PEPPERS
Freshly roasted peppers give this hearty pasta a smoky taste. If you like, you can use jarred peppers, thinly sliced, instead of making your own, and skip step 1.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Place peppers, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 4 inches from heat until charred, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; steam 2 to 3 minutes. Using a paper towel, rub off pepper skins, reserving any juices in bowl. Thinly slice peppers crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; return to bowl. Set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers; cook until heated through.
- Transfer sausage mixture to bowl; add pasta, butter, reserved pasta water, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 25 g
ORECCHIETTE WITH CLAMS, SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a separate large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and crumbled, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the clams and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook, removing the clams to a bowl as they open, 5 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
- Add the pasta, 3/4 cup reserved cooking water, the roasted red peppers and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Simmer, stirring, until the liquid is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes, adding more cooking water as needed; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the parsley. Add the clams and gently toss.
ONE PAN ORECCHIETTE PASTA
Every year when it's time to go back to school I get inundated with requests from students to post recipes that are super-easy, cost pennies, and require a bare minimum of kitchen equipment. This delicious orecchiette pasta recipe only has a handful of ingredients, is very cheap to make, and most importantly: only uses one pan or pot for the entire procedure.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir sausage into onions; cook and stir until sausage is broken up and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into sausage mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add orecchiette pasta; cook and stir pasta in hot broth, adding remaining broth when liquid is absorbed, until pasta is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Stir arugula into pasta-sausage mixture until arugula wilts. Ladle pasta into bowls and dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
ORECCHIETTE WITH HOT SAUSAGE AND ROASTED RED & YELLOW PEPPER
Freshly roasted peppers give this dish a smoky taste, if you want, you can substitute bottled red peppers, but it won't taste the same!! To skin the peppers char them and then cover tightly with plastic wrap or put them in closed brown paper bags - this wil produce steam and make the skins come off easily.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Place peppers, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 4 inches from heat until charred, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap or brown paper bags; steam 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using a paper towel, rub off pepper skins, reserving any juices in bowl.
- Thinly slice peppers crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; return to bowl; set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic until it turns golden (50 seconds).
- Cook sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add roasted peppers; cook until heated through.
- Transfer sausage mixture to bowl; add pasta, butter, reserved pasta water, and Parmesan.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to combine.
- Serve with a robust wine, a loaf of Italian bread(to sop up all the juices) & a salad of arugula(for that nice peppery flavor!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 1017.6, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 27.5
ROASTED GARLIC AND SAUSAGE ORECCHIETTE
Nothing speaks to me quite like this pasta dish. It has all the elements I seek in my food, from crunchy textures to aromatic slaps of roasted garlic! I've had many versions of this dish in Italian restaurants but have yet to taste one that pairs the umami of roasted garlic with the crunchy broccoli rabe and crumbled pork sausage.
Provided by Jordan Andino
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Stack three 12-by-12-inch sheets of foil on top of each other. Place the garlic cloves on the foil and pull up the sides to create a bowl. Pour in the oil and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pull up the sides to create a pouch and seal it so the oil doesn't leak out. Place in the oven and roast for 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and smash the garlic with a fork into a smooth paste. Set aside.
- For the pasta: Fill a large saucepan with 3 quarts (12 cups) of water and add 2 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then add the orecchiette and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, sausage, red pepper flakes and 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, and cook, breaking up the sausage, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe, the cooking water and roasted garlic puree to the pan and stir vigorously.
- Stir in the cooked orecchiette. Stir in the Parmesan and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and the Parmesan melts, about 1 minute. Divide between plates and enjoy.
SAUSAGE ORECCHIETTE PASTA
I adapted this orecchiette pasta recipe to be like my favorite Italian restaurant version, only lighter-and tastier. I often use spicy sausage and broccoli rabe. -Melanie Tritten, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in broccoli and tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUSAGE ORECCHIETTE
Make and share this Sausage Orecchiette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Pork
Time 17m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta as package directs.
- Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- If necessary, break large pieces apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in wine, reserved pasta water and black pepper.
- Stir in basil.
- Remove from heat; toss with pasta and cheese.
- Note: For perfect pasta every time, for 1 pound of dried pasta, bring at least 6 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Add all of the pasta.
- With wooden spoon, stir once or twice to prevent sticking.
- Check at suggested time; if cooked properly, there will be no white inside.
ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND RED PEPPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Remove sausage meat from casings. In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook sausage, stirring to break up lumps, until golden. Transfer sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate and pour off all but about 3 tablespoons of fat from skillet. Add bell peppers and garlic to skillet with salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until bell peppers are softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a blender or food processor coarsely purée tomatoes with juice and stir into bell pepper mixture with sausage. Simmer sauce, covered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Sauce may be made ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered, 1 day or frozen 1 month.
- In an 8-quart kettle bring 7 quarts of salted water to a boil. Cook orecchiette until al dente (about 6 minutes for fresh, longer for dried) and drain in a colander. In a large heated bowl immediately toss pasta with sauce.
ORECCHIETTE WITH FENNEL, SAUSAGE, AND SWEET PEPPERS
Orecchiette pasta with fennel, sausage, and sweet peppers.
Provided by Christopher Stolworthy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- Toss bell peppers and fennel with oil and thyme. Place vegetables on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and shallot; saute until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orecchiette and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Add orecchiette pasta, tomato paste, garlic, and roasted vegetables to the sausage in the skillet. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the reserved pasta water; simmer until sauce is reduced to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 495.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for sweet Italian sausage, ripe roasted peppers, and a good quality dry white wine.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Orecchiette pasta is best when cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Cook it according to the package directions, but keep an eye on it so that it doesn't overcook.
- Sauté the sausage and peppers separately. This will help to prevent the sausage from becoming greasy and the peppers from becoming soggy. Cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through, and the peppers until they are softened and slightly charred.
- Use a good quality dry white wine. A dry white wine will help to brighten the flavors of the dish and add a touch of acidity. Look for a wine that is light-bodied and has a crisp finish.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and cook until heated through. Once the sauce is simmering, add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This orecchiette pasta with sausage and roasted peppers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers, and a flavorful white wine sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home that tastes like it came from a restaurant.
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