Orecchiette With Brussels Sprouts And Bratwurst Recipes

ORECCHIETTE WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BRATWURST

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bratwurst and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts, sauerkraut and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the brussels sprouts are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water and drain the pasta. Return the pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add the sausage mixture, Parmesan, sour cream and dill and stir until slightly thickened and saucy, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.

ORECCHIETTE WITH VEGAN SAUSAGE AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add 1 tablespoon each of the butter substitute and oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and season with a bit of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions caramelize, about 15 minutes. Add the sausage and fennel seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the onions and sausage to a bowl or plate and set aside.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes
• Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon each butter substitute and oil to the skillet used to cook the onions. Heat over medium-high heat, then add the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until they begin to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute more. Return the onions and sausage to the skillet and keep warm over low heat.
• Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the Brussels sprouts, onions and sausage in the skillet or a large bowl. Stir in the lemon zest. Moisten with some of the reserved cooking liquid as needed; drizzle with oil if it looks dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the pasta among dishes and serve.

ORECCHIETTE CARBONARA WITH CHARRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add Brussels sprout leaves and cook, tossing occasionally, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente (about 5 minutes for fresh pasta). Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add guanciale and cook, stirring often, until slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Add pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Immediately add 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid to keep pasta from burning; reduce heat to low and gradually add butter, swirling skillet and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until a thick, glossy sauce forms. (Taste as you go and switch to hot water once sauce is adequately seasoned.)
• Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Add Pecorino; toss to combine. Remove from heat; mix in egg yolks. Add reserved Brussels sprout leaves; toss, adding pasta cooking liquid (or hot water) as needed to thin sauce.
• Serve pasta topped with more Pecorino.

ORECCHIETTE WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-40 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, cook orecchiette according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water., In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., In a food processor, combine the onion mixture, reserved pasta water and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth., In a large saucepan, combine the Brussels sprouts, orecchiette, onion mixture, cream cheese and remaining oil. Cook over medium heat until heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Garnish with parsley.