Pesto Orecchiette With Chicken Sausage

By sarahstpierre

Calories 666
Fat 26g
Sat Fat 7g
Cholesterol 67mg
Sodium 913mg
Protein 32g
Carbohydrate 76g
Sugar 5g
Fiber 9g
Iron 4mg
Calcium 291mg

Ingredients

• 12 ounces orecchiette
• 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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.

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 if the pasta seems dry).