- Calories 666
- Fat 26g
- Sat fat 7g
- Cholesterol 67mg
- Sodium 913mg
- Protein 32g
- Carbohydrate 76g
- Sugar 5g
- Fiber 9g
- Iron 4mg
- Calcium 291mg
Pesto Orecchiette With Chicken Sausage
Con Poulos
How to Make It
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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).
MissMaryT
2014-01-19T15:32:05-05:00
Five stars. Used spinach asiago chicken sausage and some friend's homemade pesto from carrot tops. Reduced Parmesan cheese by half and used Classico light Alfredo sauce in place of water. Delicious and so easy. Great idea to add the peas and beans in last few minutes of cooking. I used both frozen so added a couple more minutes to cook since I had to bring the water back to boil.
Ijustwanttocook
2013-12-14T10:19:31-05:00
So good!! The only thing I would change is the amount of pesto. Personally for my family and I there wasn't enough, but of course it's up to your taste buds! Also, the amount of water the recipe calls for to cook the pasta is a bit too much in my opinion. I would say use the amount of water you use to cook any other pasta. Enjoy!
16ocean
2012-12-30T23:09:28-05:00
I gave it 5 stars as well . . . quick, simple and yummy.
A great change from pasta w/ red sauce. I made it exactly and it fed 5 adults (w/ salad) and there was plenty. Perhaps add a touch of garlic we also added a touch more parmesan on top per plate.
runner71
2012-09-09T15:57:51-04:00
We LOVED this recipe...my only suggestion would be to cook the green beans a minute or two longer...mine were still crunchy! I would give it 5 stars...I'll definitely make this again!
4hollyb
2012-09-04T20:49:34-04:00
I'm not sure why this is getting only 3 stars, its DELICIOUS & EASY! its my new favorite go to! I used Light Pesto if that makes any difference... I highly recommend this.
TwinMomJulie
2012-01-10T12:42:10-05:00
I liked it but I think I will add a little less pesto and parm cheese next time. It was almost too flavorful and a little overwhelming. Not too bad for us but a little much for the kids.
