Orecchiette With Dandelion Sausage And Lemon Zest Recipes

LEMONY ONE-PAN ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE & BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick soup pot with cooking spray; heat over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring often and breaking apart sausage with a wooden spoon, until well-browned, 8 minutes; remove sausage to a bowl.
• Add onion and salt; cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and hot pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook, stirring frequently, 8 minutes. Add broccolini; cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Stir in cooked sausage, 3 Tbsp Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice; garnish with tomatoes, basil, and remaining 1 Tbsp Parmesan.
• Serving size: 1 1/2 cups

ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 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.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BACON, LEMON AND CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the bacon: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup water and the bacon slices. Cook until all of the water evaporates and the bacon becomes crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a kitchen towel to drain, reserving the fat in a separate bowl.
• Make the sauce: In a large skillet, whisk together the heavy cream and sour cream. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Simmer the cream mixture over medium heat, whisking, until it thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
• Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and season with 1/2 cup salt. The pasta water should taste like seawater. Add the orecchiette to the boiling water and stir with a slotted spoon to make sure it does not clump or stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook until the pasta is al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting), 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta in a large colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water in case you need it to adjust the sauce.
• Finish the dish: Reheat the pasta sauce over medium heat until it simmers gently. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the pasta to rest for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the bacon, some of the reserved bacon fat, an additional splash of lemon juice, chives and pasta water (if needed) to make a sauce that lightly coats the pasta. Serve immediately.

LEMONY ONE PAN ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLINI RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Coat a large non stick soup pot with nonstick spray; heat over medium -high. Add sausage and cook, stirring often and breaking apart sausage with a wooden spoon, until well-browned about 8 minutes; transfer sausage to a bowl. 2. Add onion and salt; cook stirring often until onion is softened, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook stirring frequently about 8 minutes. Add broccolini; cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes more. 3. Stir in cooked sausage, 3 tbsp cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest; sprinkle with tomatoes, basil and remaking 1 tbsp cheese and then serve.

ORECCHIETTE WITH FENNEL, SAUSAGE, AND SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Toss bell peppers and fennel with oil and thyme. Place vegetables on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and shallot; saute until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orecchiette and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Add orecchiette pasta, tomato paste, garlic, and roasted vegetables to the sausage in the skillet. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the reserved pasta water; simmer until sauce is reduced to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in basil before serving.

ORECCHIETTE WITH DANDELION, SAUSAGE, AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the dandelion greens to the pot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Drain. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove the garlic form the pan and discard it. Add the cooked dandelion greens to the pan, stirring to coat them with the oil. Season with salt, red pepper, and lemon zest. Cover with a lid and lower the heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Place the sausage meat in a large skillet over low heat. Cook until the fat begins to render. Raise the heat and add the wine to the pan. Cook until the alcohol evaporates, about 3 minutes, then add the dandelion greens, stir, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring another pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette until al dente, about 7 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta. Transfer it to a big bowl and add the sauce, mixing as you do. Add a bit of cooking liquid to help it emulsify. Finish by topping with grated Pecorino Romano and black pepper and serve family style at the table. VINO The potent flavors of sausage and dandelion greens demand a full-bodied California Cabernet.