One-Pot Sausage and Pepper Orecchiette

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 12 oz Orecchiette pasta
• 2 cups Bell peppers, sliced
• 3.5 cups Chicken broth
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Onion, diced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese(optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the sausage (casings removed) and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon.

3. 3

   Add the onions and bell peppers to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the dry orecchiette pasta and the chicken broth to the pot.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

7. 7

   Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.