9 ounce sweet italian chicken sausage in pork casing
6 ounce orecchiette(containswheat)
6 ounce baby broccoli
2 ounce nut-free pesto (containsmilk)
1 teaspoon chili flakes
ΒΌ cup parmesan cheese(containsmilk)
salt
pepper
2 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Trim and discard bottom inch of baby broccoli, then cut stalks and florets into 1-inch pieces.
Remove sausage from casings.
Boil pasta
Add pasta to boiling water. cook until al dente, 12 minutes. drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. add baby broccoli and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally. season with salt and pepper. remove from pan and set aside.
Heat another drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. add sausage and break up into pieces. cook until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. add a pinch of chili flakes (if desired), and cook another 30 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients
Add pasta, baby broccoli, half the parmesan cheese, reserved pasta water, and pesto to pan.
Toss until the pasta is covered in a saucy coating, 1-2 minutes. season with salt and pepper. serve sprinkled with remaining parmesan cheese