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Broccoli, Sausage and Goat Cheese Orecchiette


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  • Author: Kankana Saxena
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A quick weeknight pasta dish bursting with flavor. Creamy goat cheese, savory sausage, and tender broccoli make a perfect combination.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lbs (454 g) pasta
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
  • 10 sage leaves
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated garlic
  • 3 lbs (1361 g) turkey sausage
  • 1 lbs (454 g) Chabichou Du Poitou French goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup walnut
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz (156 g) broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. Peel the turkey sausage, remove the meat, and shape it into small balls.
  2. Toast walnuts in a small pan over medium-high heat, then chop roughly and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and broccoli florets; cook for 8 minutes. Prepare a colander for draining.
  4. Heat a 9-inch pan over medium-high heat. Prepare a plate lined with a kitchen towel.
  5. Melt butter in the hot pan, add sage leaves, cook for 1 minute, then remove and place on the kitchen towel to drain.
  6. Add grated garlic to the pan and stir for a few seconds. Add the turkey sausage balls; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add goat cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli. Add them to the pan and stir. Add the reserved pasta water and mix.
  8. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Top with parmesan cheese, crispy sage leaves, and toasted walnuts. Serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of turkey sausage.
  • If Chabichou goat cheese is unavailable, substitute with another soft, creamy goat cheese.
  • To prevent the pasta from sticking, add a drizzle of olive oil to the drained pasta before adding it to the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 80