Pesto Orecchiette With Chicken Sausage

Rating: 3.5 stars
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By Charlyne Mattox

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Credit: Con Poulos

Recipe Summary test

hands-on:
20 mins
total:
20 mins
Yield:
Serves 4
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the green beans and peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and vegetables and return them to the pot.

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  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.

  • Add the sausage, pesto, Parmesan, and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine (add more cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
666 calories; fat 26g; saturated fat 7g; cholesterol 67mg; sodium 913mg; protein 32g; carbohydrates 76g; sugars 5g; fiber 9g; iron 4mg; calcium 291mg.
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