Orecchiette with Sausage Meatballs and Broccolini
Course
Main Dish
,
Pasta
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
1
pound
bulk Italian sausage
2
Tbsp
olive oil
4
cloves
minced garlic
1
shallot
chopped
1
bunch
broccolini
1
pint
cherry tomatoes
halved
1/2
tsp
fresh oregano
chopped
1/4
tsp
red pepper flakes
1 1/2
cups
chicken stock
1
12 ounce box
orecchiette
Instructions
Trim about 1 inch off broccolini stems and remove any remaining leaves. Wrap in a wet paper towel and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Make meatballs by scooping a teaspoon of sausage and forming into an oblong.
Cook orecchiette per package directions.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and sauté for about 5 – 7 minutes, turning once. Remove meatballs from skillet.
Add garlic, shallot, tomatoes, broccolini, oregano, and chili flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 2 – 3 minutes.
Add meatballs back to the skillet and mix well.
Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and and continue to cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
Drain orecchiette and combine with meatball mixture.
Recipe Notes
Note: Can also be made using lamb sausage
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