Sausage & Broccoli Orecchiette
One pot, no wasted broccoli water.
$19.35 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1 lb Italian sausage | $9.64 |
| 1 lb orecchiette or shells | $1.26 |
| 1 lb broccoli florets | $1.80 |
| 2 cloves garlic | $0.65 |
| Red pepper flakes | $0.11 |
| Grated parmesan | $0.69 |
| Olive oil | $0.23 |
| Salt & pepper | $0.11 |
| Garlic bread, small side | $0.65 |
| Bagged Caesar salad kit, side | $4.21 |
| Total | $19.35 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb orecchiette or shells
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 1 head garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated parmesan
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic bread, small side
- Bagged Caesar salad kit, side
How to Make It
- Cook pasta, adding broccoli to the same pot for the last 3 minutes; drain, reserving water.
- Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, 6 minutes.
- Add garlic and pepper flakes, cook 1 minute.
- Toss in pasta and broccoli with a splash of pasta water and parmesan; serve with garlic bread.
- Serve with bagged caesar salad kit on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Cooking broccoli right in the pasta water for the last few minutes saves a pan and seasons it.
Swap It: Broccolini or rapini work if you want something a little more bitter and restaurant-y.
🍽️ Pairs well with Chicken Piccata & Pasta
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