ORECCHIETTE WITH CARAMELIZED FENNEL AND SPICY SAUSAGE RECIPE - (5/5)

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Orecchiette with Caramelized Fennel and Spicy Sausage Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by lorik

Number Of Ingredients 8

Serves 4 to 6
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound uncooked spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced (reserve 1/4 cup chopped fronds for serving)
1 pound dry orecchiette pasta
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain any excess fat in the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sliced fennel to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently and reducing the heat if the fennel starts to burn, until the fennel is soft and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain. Add the cooked sausage, pasta, and the reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing to combine. Continue to toss and stir the pasta until the sauce coats the pasta and the water has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese and the reserved fennel fronds sprinkled over the top of each bowl. Recipe Notes: Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Per serving, based on 4 servings. (% daily value) Calories 920 Fat 44.3 g (68.1%) Saturated 14.2 g (70.8%) Carbs 96.5 g (32.2%) Fiber 8.3 g (33.4%) Sugars 9 g Protein 32.8 g (65.7%) Cholesterol 86.2 mg (28.7%) Sodium 915 mg (38.1%)

Aalm Komar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. I don't recommend it.


Charlie Thomas
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Christine Jordan
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I didn't have any fennel on hand, so I used celery instead. It was still very good.


Corey Lockhart
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Jojo Fernandez
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I love this recipe! It's become a staple in my kitchen.


krishna bist
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.


Fl Faisal
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sausage and orecchiette were cooked perfectly.


Ameen Khoso
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This was a great recipe! I used Italian sausage and it turned out perfectly. The fennel added a nice sweetness to the dish.


nalubega hamidah
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were amazing and the instructions were easy to follow.


fitse f
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fennel and sausage were a perfect combination, and the orecchiette cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.