Savor the symphony of perfectly tender orecchiette pasta dancing in a luscious butter sauce, entwined with crisp broccolini and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, accompanied by the harmonious notes of garlic, onion, and salty parmesan. In just 20 minutes, you can transform these simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds singing in delight.
The Secrets of Orecchiette Pasta:
Orecchiette pasta, with its small cup-like shape, possesses a unique ability to cradle extra sauce, making it the perfect canvas for saucy pasta creations. Picture a delightful combination of chicken sausages, spinach, and peas, all swathed in a creamy sauce, embraced by the charming orecchiette pasta. This symphony of flavors unfolds effortlessly in a single pan.
The Art of Ingredient:
Embark on a journey with straightforward yet exceptional ingredients that converge to create a flavorful and fabulous vegetarian pasta experience. Delight in the richness of butter and olive oil as they sauté to perfection. Witness the transformation of the humble yellow onion into a flavorful base, while garlic weaves its aromatic magic. Broccolini adds a touch of tenderness and sweetness, harmonizing with the deep, umami flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. The star of the show, orecchiette pasta, brings it all together with its unique cup-like embrace.
Cooking Instructions:
Elevate your culinary prowess with the simplicity of a one-pan pasta dish. The key lies in choosing a spacious pan that accommodates all the ingredients, ensuring a seamless blending of flavors. Saute the yellow onion and broccolini, layering in flavors with salt and red pepper flakes. Introduce the sun-dried tomatoes, followed by the pasta and vegetable broth. As the ingredients meld together, the pasta cooks to al dente perfection, creating a luscious sauce. The finale involves the addition of butter and parmesan cheese, crafting a creamy masterpiece ready to be savored.
Queries:
Curious minds inquire about substituting regular broccoli, exploring additional vegetables, or achieving the perfect balance of liquid and sauce goodness. Discover the versatility of this recipe, allowing for the inclusion of mushrooms, kale, or spinach to enhance the culinary experience. The secret lies in a pan with tall edges, ensuring the containment of the delectable liquid-sauce amalgamation.
One Pan Orecchiette Pasta
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minutesBehold a culinary masterpiece that brings together the ease of one-pan cooking with the richness of creamy orecchiette pasta. This recipe is a symphony of flavors, featuring Italian chicken sausages, shallots, garlic, baby spinach, peas, and parmesan cheese, all dancing together in a velvety sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this enchanting dish that combines simplicity with indulgence.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces Italian Chicken Sausages
1 large shallot, halved and sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups orecchiette pasta
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
2 large handfuls baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for serving
Directions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep-sided, 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausages, cook until golden brown, and transfer to a bowl.
- In the same pan, add shallots and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add orecchiette pasta and chicken broth, bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, add spinach, peas, and Parmesan. Stir until spinach wilts.
- Introduce a few splashes of heavy cream, add sausages back in, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 480kcal
- Fat: 23g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
- Sodium: 1088mg
- Potassium: 505mg
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Calcium: 145mg
- Iron: 3mg
