SAUSAGE ORECCHIETTE PASTA

Sausage Orecchiette Pasta image

I adapted this orecchiette pasta recipe to be like my favorite Italian restaurant version, only lighter-and tastier. I often use spicy sausage and broccoli rabe. -Melanie Tritten, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in broccoli and tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges