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Everyday Food - Orecchiette With Sausage, Chard, and Parsnips
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
A simple seasonal recipe that’s perfect for a cool fall night. From Everyday Food, October 2012 .
Ingredients:
salt and pepper
3/4 lb orecchiette
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (halved if large)
1 bunch swiss chard, tough stems and ribs removed, thinly sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (grated 2 ounces)
Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and return to pot.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to pot. Add parsnips to skillet and saute until softened and browned, 5 minutes. Add chard and cook until wilted, 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to pot and toss. Add Parmesan and enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta; season with salt and pepper. Serve with additional Parmesan.
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