Orecchiette with Walnut Sausage and Broccoli Ragu

By California Walnuts
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Main

DESCRIPTION

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

Prep Time
25 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
520
Total Fat
30
Saturated Fat
3
Polyunsaturated Fat
14.2
Monounsaturated Fat
10.8
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
570
Carbohydrates
52
Dietary Fiber
5
Total Sugars
4
Protein
13
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
70
Iron
2
Potassium
430

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.