Carla Makes Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli, & Parm

This extremely pantry-friendly pasta is a crowd-pleasing riff on the classic pasta, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage. I originally replaced the more bitter broccoli rabe with regular broccoli to appease the palates of more than one member of my nuclear family, but it is seriously good either way. As far as other liberties, I’ve added ricotta for extra creaminess at the end, and a big squeeze of lemon brings a smack of sunshine to the sauce.
Head here for the recipe and a peek behind the curtain at my creative process in the kitchen:
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0:54: Chopping Broccolaaaayyyyyyyy
3:58: Sausage Sizzler
6:25: Hot Salted Broccoli Bath
7:48: Droppa the Pasta
10:21: If You're Scooping--Scoop This!
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[@jakegilesmusic]

Sausage, pasta, and broccoli are the ultimate power throuple. Also - I'd buy a shirt that says "Kill It On The First Side" JUST saying.

[@Ssakarix]

3:42 "little drizzle of olive oil" *gulg gulg gulg gulg*. We love to see it

[@88Eleo]

God bless you Carla ❤ I am Italian, from Bologna, and you are only person I enjoy watching pasta recipes, because you do it like an Italian would do. Please people do follow this girl here to know how it’s done. No overcooked pasta, no strange ingredients, great flavors. And parm with broccoli is totally fine but you are right, maybe i pugliesi (people form Puglia) would not agree..but here in Emilia we do it 😅

[@samspencer7765]

I'm sorry, I like soft pasta! I don't like al dente!

[@doogless]

lmao at the SNL chopping broccoli reference

[@crkmneoa]

Just made this for dinner tonight. This was the first Carla recipe I cooked, and it did not disappoint!! Adding the lemon and the seasoned ricotta was genius. My wife and I devoured our food. Thanks for the great recipe!

[@frankzito8653]

Watched this. Made this. Eating this. I can't speak. It's THAT good!

[@definitelynotsue]

Oh everyone, make this. It’s divine, that lemon is just sublime, makes it POP 🤩

[@hmcdonut]

Already made this for dinner. I’ve been in a bit of a rut not wanting to cook, but I had all the ingredients on hand for this! Pulled me out of the funk and it was a hit with the whole fam.

[@camillejannuzi8134]

Literally just watched this and am now making it for lunch! Don’t have sausage, but there’s some broccoli in its last legs, a kinda dried out lemon, and some ricotta in the fridge, so its happening. Also have family from Puglia! Lunchtime win 🎉

[@dawnchesbro4189]

In culinary school, we weren't allowed to peel broccoli stems with a peeler. Instead they had us use a paring knife to get under the thick skin, hold the bit of skin between your thumb and flat off the knife blade, then pull the rest of the thick skin off in large strips! It works surprisingly well for less effort than using a veg peeler.

[@karmaremusic]

This is exactlyyyy my flavor pallet. Like fusilli with broccoli and parm and garlic AND sausage. Like wow. Then u added the ricotta. My GAHD. So good

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

when your editor added the rave strobe light effect to the cooking pasta pot, that really threw me. that didn't look like a super simple edit bc of the angle so I was wondering for a moment, wait why is her pot flaming. lol. that was a pretty fun effect tho. thank you for the recipe. the pasta shape is gorgeous

[@Girfume]

Cruciferous Crew: ready to go and happy to be here 😎

[@jamesmorrison7847]

Carla! The Kitchen Goddess! I make a very similar version of this dish quite often when I have a nice supply of sausage in the fridge. Sometimes I make it with half sweet and half hot Italian sausage. I serve it in a nice garlicky broth with for tender broccoli.

[@terr256]

I love the cauliflower, sausage and pasta dish so I'm excited to try this

[@megangelos]

This is my favorite pasta, I make mine just like this. Love the addition or the ricotta on top!

[@jacquelinejanejane]

My mum makes a version of this with rotisserie chicken and it’s so nostalgic!! I HAVE to try this ❤

[@jacquelinejanejane]

She fries an anchovy in butter with the garlic to boost the flavour. And adds lemon zest at the end. So good!👌🏻

[@harlandted]

Carla, you make the humble ingredients scream with flavor. 👏

[@laravazquez7917]

Made this for dinner tonight- huge hit! So so tasty!!

[@ladybirdchance]

Loving the recipe and the music selection this video!

[@foodiefan4lifez]

Mother is serving!!! Thanks for this tasty recipe, Carla!!

[@richardjohnson8356]

Reaffirms my cooking, by seeing a great cook, chef do simple elegant,😊

[@Ssakarix]

That looks so delicious!

[@angiedavisson4961]

making this tonight!!!! where can I get an olive oil dispenser like yours?! love your recipes and your books! More please!!!

[@idaslapter5987]

wow. that looks so good.

[@sarahwatts7152]

I love the party effects in the pan! 10/10 effects

[@EvelynMaya1]

Just made this and its delicious, the lemon makes it.

[@justanotherfrog]

thanks for adding the tip for vegetarians! I'm going to try making a veg version with seitan

[@carolyn7298]

❤ that you appreciate the *Optimal Pasta Serving Lineup* - a super top secret secret only the chef truly knows and controls! 😅

[@francesbradley]

It's what's for dinner tonight. Thanks Carla!!

[@bdellovibrioo5242]

This is a game changer. I've always really struggled trying to combine broccoli and pasta, because my preferred level of doneness for broccoli gives it a firmer texture than pasta, making it texturally confusing. Peeling the stems is going to make things a lot more harmonious for me.

[@gbc6480]

Happened to have everything in recipe in my fridge I'm making me one tomorrow!!

[@fauxtaux]

That looks and sounds delicious

[@melissao.219]

Perfect 😊

[@pampoovey6722]

There are so many parts of this recipe that don't make sense which make it the perfect spin recipe. I like the seasoning of the ricotta, that's interesting. I don't see a need to take the sausage out unless you're planning on cremating it. I also prefer holding back on pasta water and mixing the ricotta in. Sacrilege I know. But hey, we're all sinners. Great dish. Thank you auntie Carla.

[@pumpkinspice1456]

That’s my chosen food family too… followed ✅

[@cptntwinkletoes]

Ever since I've stqrted using Carlas 'kill it on the first side' technique it has made a huge difference, could not recommend more.

[@joestephani7959]

I just stumbled on this video and remembered watching you before. I like your videos. I like you. I will subscribe 👍🏻👌🏻✌🏻

[@knbKaren]

Lol! I used the same pasta brand tonight and couldn't find the timing, then I saw this. My eyes are older than yours. I guessed. Oddly I was making a "what's in the fridge" pasta and used some cauli that I roasted, left over chicken thighs, sausage and a few fresh cherry tomatoes. Oh, and as a sauce? Your herby, green dressing with some additional oil and a bit of lemon juice. Weird combo perhaps, but it was delish.

[@nicolehancock9991]

After a tough week (and it’s only Wednesday!) your joyful energy helped refill my cup. Always look forward to your new videos and appreciate you taking us vegetarians into consideration as well! Thank you for brightening my day

[@AxelDc99]

Love broccoli so much. In a pasta Is AMAZING.

[@sheridanmchenry1575]

Your nails are fabulous!….oh, of course the pasta😋

[@peterchen8099]

The editing & Carla's comment at 9:52! My whole neighborhood heard me laugh. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial that is equal parts instructional, food science and humor. Can't wait to make this

[@johnnycashm0ney307]

So glad Carla is thriving and no longer confined to the limitations of BA.

[@lavenderamethyst6050]

1) I’m making this tonight. My mouth is watering already and I’m only a few minutes in! 2) Can you please share where your apron and blouse are from? You look fantastic!

[@Cat-el2nr]

She's always GLOWING!

[@AmandaCef_Art]

We call fresh ricotta basket cheese in my family and oh wow I could eat the whole thing with just some EVOO salt and pepper 😍

[@ruthg8799]

Here for cruciferous content, and yes to making use of broccoli stalks. Will be swapping out the meat and replacing with veggie alternative though!

[@gabriellekoppel8274]

Please, tell us where you got that big beautiful pan! Or at least the brand. I love it every time I see you use it! Thanks!

[@jrb8308]

This blush color is it, Carla!

[@ShepSchaap]

queen

[@dipeshagrawal4675]

Finally , health food I can get behind

[@becspresso]

1000% loving the Dana Carvey references. Also, this looks DELISH.

[@carolyn7298]

A good Spin It to make it vegetarian could be mushrooms, treat them same as the sausage - get a nice browning on them.

[@lulee1891]

Carla I love you, you're hilarious!

[@eb5511]

Made it tonight. Delish

[@brandisnap]

Carla got the memo that we like being called "little -insert ingredient-"

[@twrob82]

I tried this recipe but thought the blanched broccoli made the whole dish taste flat and watery. It just doesn't have as much flavor as traditional rapini. But if you insist on using regular broccoli, really go heavy on the salt.

[@blogbloglog]

Chopping Broccoli song!!!

[@ryanfleming55]

yes. just...yes.

[@cudi8413]

Whenever I make me and my girlfriend pasta I always serve her's first so I can have the bottom of the pan to myself lol

[@virginiaf.5764]

When I want broccoli in my pasta, I just add it to the boiling pasta about 4-5 minutes before the pasta will be al dente. Then it all gets drained together.

[@the_purple_mage]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! Watching this video at 2am might have been a really bad idea...

[@rebeccazack7765]

Omg the disco effect in the pot. Amazing.

[@aimeewynhausen9924]

unce unce unce unce as everything goes in the pot.

[@dojalikethecat]

Can we have a tour one day of like your pantry and fridge?!

[@stefanomelarosa2915]

Cannot believe Bari would've turned out in a recipe video Front Carla Lalli.. PS. Im from Bari lol

[@xyzpdq1122]

“So that nobody (cosmo)” heh

[@victoriarowe6080]

I’m going to wash my dishes to this video

[@victoriarowe6080]

👏🏻

[@lucidx88]

give me ALL the broc recipes. LET'S GO

[@terenzo50]

You had me at broccoli.

[@j-er4pc]

we stan fusili corti bucati

[@MrDrPsych]

this might make me a sausage convert

[@sabrinasjourney]

Sausage party 🎉 😂

[@deadfr0g]

7:35 I am too young and too hungry to die now, but when it’s my time to go, I think I’d like to be crucifried.

[@slizzynguyenner6442]

Health Food - got it

[@trojanhorse8037]

Sausage Party by Carla

[@juancervantes313]

I don't know anything amount bee 🥰

[@felipedariocom]

La Molisana cooking time is always hidden lol

[@windlessoriginals1150]

🥦 🍝

[@forteandblues]

Looks good, I’m uninviting broccoli though. We don’t get along.

[@MrAilsaAng]

who’s your little sausage link? I’m your little sausage link! 🥺🌸

[@sh-nd4cs]

jerry fusili

[@thombilladeau9393]

wonderful dish except the cheese shouldn't be added until the heat is off. Carla--you know that!!

[@VarongTangkitphithakphon]

it broke my heart that Cosmo doesn't eat garlic...

[@juliefallone5181]

She’s choppin’ broccolay…..

[@marigold7117]

While Carla was explaining how to cook the broccoli, that music with the giant paragraph to read and her explaining was sensory overload.

[@parus55]

Pause the video.

[@ohhowfuckingoriginal]

Maybe avoid KZbin

[@payneeavis7366]

Why is your pan flashing colours?

[@danalynbegin6991]

Cosmo needs to get a life

[@AM-xy6xk]

All this Carlas, Mollys and Claires are literally look like a same person. They probably have the same company/prodicer behind them. I dunno it was worth it to leave BA just to do the boring, uninspired stuff week in week out.

[@marcies3789]

Oh yeah show off those nails! You don't get nails like that to not show them off, what kinda crazy person does that??

[@soundfable9909]

Good video but please never use that question mark sound effect again. It was so jarring and my dog started freaking out.

[@mmyoung29]

I love that heart towel so much! 🥹 can you please tell us where to get one?

[@citrineflora]

Yum! And I am experiencing pan envy. 🫠

[@nocturnus009]

Team #BrassicaLOVE 🥦🥬 As I finish my blonde roast coffee & self recuse from any discussion of bitter taste. (Just pass to minced garlic & a sauté pan!)

[@2093Amc]

Yassss found ya I was looking for more food to try