Orecchiette with Walnut Sausage and Broccoli Ragu

Orecchiette with Walnut Sausage, Broccoli Ragu finished with Walnut Ricotta, Lemon Zest and Walnut Parm

DESCRIPTION

This delicious pasta is flavored with walnut sausage, walnut ricotta, and walnut parmesan.

Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
25 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
520 cal
Total Fat
30 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.8 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
570 mg
Carbohydrates
52 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Total Sugars
4 g
Protein
13 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
70 mg
Iron
2 mg
Potassium
430 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 1/2 cup diced onion

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 recipe (1 1/2 cups) California Walnut Sausage Crumble

  • 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched

  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock

  • 1/2 cup pasta water

  • 12 ounces orecchiette, cooked al dente

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup California Walnut Ricotta

  • 1 1/2 ounces Shaved California Walnut Parmesan

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.

  2. Add blanched broccoli, stock, pasta water and pasta and cook on high for 2 minutes or until sauce had reduced and pasta is glazed. Stir in walnut sausage.

  3. Finish with lemon juice and garnish with walnut ricotta, walnut Parmesan, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.