Orecchiette with broccoli and salsiccia is a wonderfully simple yet sophisticated dish. This delicate pasta creation perfectly combines the flavors of hearty seasoned Italian sausage, fresh broccoli and orecchiette pasta cooked al dente. A real treat that transports you straight to the sunny atmosphere of Italy!
First, bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Briefly wash the broccoli florets under running water. Then cut them into bite-sized pieces and put them into the boiling water for about 6 minutes.
300 g broccoli florets
In the meantime, finely chop the thyme and rosemary. Remove the skin from the salsiccia and cut into coarse pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and briefly sauté the peeled garlic. Add the salsiccia and the chopped herbs and sauté briefly. Then deglaze with the white wine.
1 clove garlic, 30 g olive oil extra virgin, 40 ml dry white wine
Remove the cooked broccoli from the pot with a skimmer and add it to the salsiccia in the pan. Simmer on low heat for 4 minutes, then remove the garlic with kitchen tongs and season with a pinch of black pepper and salt.
Meanwhile, bring the water in which the broccoli was cooked to the boil again. Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente. Then remove them with a slotted spoon and add them directly to the broccoli-salsiccia sauce. If necessary, add another ladle of pasta water, mix everything thoroughly and simmer for a few minutes more.
320 g orecchiette
Finally, arrange on deep plates, serve hot and enjoy!Buon appetito!