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Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage

Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage balances tender pasta with the heat of Italian sausage and the peppery freshness of arugula. A shower of Parmigiano-Reggiano melts in, creating a silky, savory finish that clings to every bite. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that feels special enough for casual entertaining.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage
  1. 1

    Assemble the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Warm olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until it softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into the sausage mixture and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

  4. 4

    Add the orecchiette pasta; cook and stir it in the hot broth, adding the remaining broth as the liquid is absorbed, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir the arugula into the sausage–pasta mixture until the arugula wilts.

  6. 6

    Ladle the pasta into bowls and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

About This Recipe

Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Diced Onion, Italian Pork Sausage, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 893.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage?
It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage made of?
The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Diced Onion, Italian Pork Sausage, Olive Oil, Orecchiette. The full list of 8 is above.
What goes well with Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage?
About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 893.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Skillet Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.

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