Orecchiette With Sausage And Greens

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil.

2. 2

   Meanwhile remove sausge from it's casing. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned and cooked through.Transfer cooked sausauge to a large bowl.

3. 3

   In the same pan add a tablespoon of olive oil and turn heat to high. Once the oil is hot, add half the greens. Let the greens sit for a minute undisturbed.

4. 4

   Season with a pinch of kosher salt and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Add half the garlic.

5. 5

   Bein to toss the greens around until they start wilting. Once wilted transfer to the large bowl.

6. 6

   Repeat with the remaining greens and transfer the greens to the bowl.

7. 7

   Don't wash the pan yet.

8. 8

   Cook the pasta in salted water. Reserve a cup of the pasta water.

9. 9

   In the same saute pan add half the reserved cooking liquid and add the 1 tablespoon of butter. Let simmer until reduced slightly.

10. 10

    Add the pasta to the large bowl with the sausage and greens.

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    Pour the cooking liquid-butter mixture over top.

12. 12

    Add the cheese and stir with a large spoon.

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    Add more cooking liquid if necessary.

14. 14

    Dish out the pasta topping with pepper and more parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.