Orecchiette With Sausage And Chicory Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Sausage And Chicory
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound orecchiette; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 pound chicory or escarole, coarsely chopped and washed; Kosher salt; 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup grated pecorino, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons shredded mint

Servings: persons

1 pound orecchiette
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound chicory or escarole, coarsely chopped and washed
Kosher salt
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/4 cup grated pecorino, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons shredded mint

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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well.
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2. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook over moderately high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate.
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3. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicory with any water clinging to the leaves and season with salt. Cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Uncover and cook until the chicory is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.
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4. Add the pasta to the skillet along with the sausage, chicken stock and pecorino and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the liquid is slightly reduced and creamy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mint and serve right away, passing extra cheese at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound orecchiette, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Sausage And Chicory falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orecchiette With Sausage And Chicory

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