Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 8 ounces fresh chorizo or other spicy sausage, casings removed
- 2 spring onions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced, plus more for topping
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the spring onions and cook until softened, about 3 more minutes. Add the garlic, mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms start to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften slightly, about 3 more minutes.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the broth to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in the pasta and cheese, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and top with more cheese and spring onions.
Per serving: Calories 571; Fat 19 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 809 mg; Carbohydrate 73 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 28 g
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By HANNAHMSMOM
on October 08, 2012
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This is so comforting and satisfying on top of being really, really yummy! The first time I made this was for a meal when my family returned from a long day in the woods! It is a memory creator!
By Twiggyann
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on September 01, 2012
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We really enjoyed this. I had to make a couple changes. First I substituted Bow-tie pasta for the Orechiette since it doesn't seem to be available around here and I was running late and didn't want to make my own. Secondly, I substituted Italian sausage made from chicken for the chorizo since we don't eat pork. The meal is simple enough to make during the week and simple enough for picky eaters to like it but with fresh tomatoes and fresh mushrooms it satisfies even the more adventurous taste buds.
By jessibaby1986
on June 22, 2012
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Couldn't find the Orecchiette in my area (went to two different grocery stores so I used Campanelle, they hold the flavor very well. I also used fresh butchered spicy italian sausage. It comes out to be a very delicious dish that even my father approved of.
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