Kanzi® Apple & Orecchiette Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 KANZI® apples, cored and diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper

  • 1 lb orecchiette pasta

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish

  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orecchiette according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Add apples and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly softened.

  • Add sausage and garlic. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until browned and the sausage reaches a recommended internal temperature of 160 F, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.

  • Return the pasta to the skillet. Add Parmesan and enough reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.

  • Divide among serving bowls. Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley before serving.

Makes 6 servings

Note: Orecchiette is ideal for this dish because its cup-like shape holds the sauce well. If unavailable, shells, cavatappi, fusilli, or penne are great alternatives.

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