ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE, CHARD, AND PARSNIPS

Orecchiette with Sausage, Chard, and Parsnips image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound orecchiette
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (halved if large)
1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems and ribs removed, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces), plus more for serving

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and return to pot.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to pot. Add parsnips to skillet and saute until softened and browned, 5 minutes. Add chard and cook until wilted, 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to pot and toss. Add Parmesan and enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta; season with salt and pepper. Serve with additional Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g