Sausage Orecchiette

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 1 pound orecchiette
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 package sliced white or brown mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, torn up
• 1/3 grated Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of water to boling. Cook pasta as package directs. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.

3. Add mushrooms and cook and additional 5 minutes.

4. Pour in wine, reserved pasta water and black pepper. Stir in basil. Remove from heat; toss with pasta and cheese.