Spicy Italian Sausage and Orecchiette

This delicious recipe for Spicy Italian Sausage and Orecchiette pairs perfectly with You Sexy Thing Ooh La La.

Servings

6

Prep

10m

Cook

16m

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Orecchiette pasta

  • 1 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmetโ„ข Organic Basil Leaves

  • 1 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmetโ„ข Organic Italian Seasoning

  • 1 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmetโ„ข All Natural Flat Leaf Parsley

  • 1/2 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmetโ„ข Organic Garlic Powder

  • 1/2 Teaspoon McCormick Gourmetโ„ข Organic Fennel Seed

  • 1 Tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 Pound Spicy Italian sausage, (about 6 links), casings removed

  • 1 Medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 Medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 Medium red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 Bulb fennel, core removed, thinly sliced

  • 1 Cup Cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

  • 3/4 Cup Grated Romano cheese, divided

Directions

1.ย Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Set aside.ย 

2. Mix basil, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder and fennel seed in a small bowl. Set aside.ย 

3. Heat olive oil in large deep saucepan on medium heat. Add sausage and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mixture. Cook and crumble sausage until browned, about 8 minutes. Use slotted spoon to remove from pan to large bowl. Keep warm.ย 

4. Add bell pepper, onion, fennel, tomatoes, salt and remaining 3 teaspoons seasoning mixture to skillet. Cook and stir about 8 minutes, until softened. ย 

5. Reduce heat to low and add sausage, pasta and 1/2 cup of the Romano cheese to skillet, tossing gently to mix well. Serve hot, garnished with remaining Romano cheese and additional parsley, if desired. ย 

*Recipe and Photo Courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

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