Orecchiette with Fennel, Sausage, and Sweet Peppers

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Orecchiette pasta with fennel, sausage, and sweet peppers.

Submitted by Christopher Stolworthy
Published on April 6, 2019
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound bell peppers, sliced

  • 1 bulb fennel, cored and quartered

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • 1 pound Italian sausage

  • 1 medium shallot, minced

  • 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup basil leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

  2. Toss bell peppers and fennel with oil and thyme. Place vegetables on a baking sheet.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
15g Fat
51g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.