Preparation

• Gather all your ingredients together. Measure out the orecchiette pasta, sausage, broccoli florets, garlic, and spices.
• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• In a large skillet, pour in the olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
• Add the Italian sausage to the warm skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
• Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the broccoli florets and mix well. Cook for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
• Add the drained orecchiette pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated with the sausage and garlic sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese.