Name: Orecchiette Sausage Pasta: Your New Comfort Food Obsession
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 400 g / 14oz orecchiette pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 500 g / 1lb Italian pork sausages, meat squeezed out of their casings; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 cup tomato passata; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup milk; 1/3 cup parmesan, finely grated; 1 tsp Italian herbs

This Orecchiette Sausage Pasta recipe delivers ultimate comfort with its rich, creamy tomato sauce and savory Italian sausage, all tossed with perfectly cooked orecchiette pasta. It’s designed to be remarkably easy, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal. Each component of this dish, from the robust sausage to the silky sauce, comes together harmoniously. The orecchiette pasta shape is perfect for capturing every bit of the luscious sauce, ensuring a flavor-packed bite every time.

⏱ Time: 15 min

👥 Servings: 4

📊 Level: Easy

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Orecchiette Sausage Pasta: Your New Comfort Food Obsession

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Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4

Calories: 650

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

400 g / 14oz orecchiette pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
500 g / 1lb Italian pork sausages, meat squeezed out of their casings
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup tomato passata
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup parmesan, finely grated
1 tsp Italian herbs

Method

Cook pasta according to packet directions MINUS 1 minute. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 15 seconds until fragrant.
Add 500g Italian sausage meat, breaking it up, and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown bits appear.
Pour in 1/4 cup white wine, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Cook until wine evaporates.
Stir in 1 cup tomato passata, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 tsp Italian herbs. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and gently simmer for 2 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and toss for 1 minute until coated. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if it becomes too thick.
Serve immediately, garnished with 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan.

Notes

– Use good quality Italian pork sausage for the best flavor.
– Don’t overcook the pasta; it finishes cooking in the sauce.
– For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

Use good quality Italian pork sausage for the best flavor.
Don’t overcook the pasta; it finishes cooking in the sauce.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.

Enjoy this delightful Orecchiette Sausage Pasta – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s simple enough for any home cook. Experiment with different herbs or add a touch of spice to make it your own!

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