Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
- 2 large leeks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into pieces.
- Add leeks and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and chicken broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage for extra spice.
- Clean leeks thoroughly to remove dirt between layers.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg