Delicious, fast and easy.

That sums up this comforting Sausage Orecchiette. Spicy sausage, peppery basil, nutty Parmesan and a hint of lemon come together for one warming bowl of goodness.

Sausage Orecchiette

Ingredients:

1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups peas
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound cooked orecchiette, reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
1 cup torn basil
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. In skillet, cook sausage over high until browned and crumbled, 5 minutes.

2. Add peas and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.

Serves 4

Recipe from Everyday With Rachael Ray Magazine

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