Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Trader Joe’s Autumn Pasta S

Updated at: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:37:59 GMT

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Serves 4

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2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

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1/2 yellow onion, diced

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4 cloves garlic, diced

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1/4 tsp kosher salt

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1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild)

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2 tsp Foxpoint seasoning or favorite Italian herb blend

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1 jar Trader Joe’s Autumn Harvest Pasta Sauce

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1 bag orecchiette pasta (gluten free if chosen)

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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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Fresh basil for garnish

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Directions

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Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil.

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While water is heating, make sausage mixture. Heat oil over high heat in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic. Turn heat down to medium high and cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add salt to season. Add ground sausage and Italian seasoning. Cook 6-7 minutes or until browned. While cooking, use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up into small pieces. Once browned, add pasta sauce and mix to combine. Turn heat to low to keep warm while pasta cooks.

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Once pasta water is boiling, add orecchiette. Cook for 9-11 minutes or according to package .

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Drain pasta. Gently toss pasta and sausage / sauce mixture in a large pasta bowl. Serve on individual plates.

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Top with fresh basil and extra freshly grated Parmesan, if desired,

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Next

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