Pork Sausage Orecchiette Bolognese
with Zucchini & Parmesan
- Wheat
- Milk
A big bowl of pasta never fails to satisfy—it’s quick, carby, comforting, and our go-to no matter the weather. When you add bites of Italian pork sausage, tender zucchini ribbons, and Parmesan to the equation, you’ve reached another level of deliciousness entirely. Ready to enjoy bite after bite of twirly spaghetti cloaked in this flavor-boosted Bolognese? We thought so.
Ingredients
14 ounce
Marinara Sauce
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
1 unit
Zucchini
1 clove
Garlic
6 ounce
Orecchiette Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Tuscan Heat Spice
9 ounce
Italian Pork Sausage
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince garlic. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
• Once water is boiling, add orecchiette to pot. Cook until al dente, 13-15 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
• While pasta cooks, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; wipe out pan. • Once zucchini is done, remove sausage* from casing; discard casing. • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. • Stir in garlic and Tuscan Heat Spice; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
• Add marinara to pan with sausage mixture, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until flavors meld and sauce is slightly reduced, 3-4 minutes.
• Add drained orecchiette, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings), and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) to pan with sauce. Toss to thoroughly combine. • Stir in zucchini. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce.
• Divide pasta between bowls; top with Parmesan and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the rich, savory taste; some found it a bit spicy, while others wanted more seasoning 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, though a few struggled with removing sausage from casings.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more zucchini, garlic, and cheese; try cooking pasta for less time to avoid sticking.
- Portions: Generous servings, often with enough for leftovers; some felt there was too much pasta.
- Texture: Several found the orecchiette pasta gummy or sticky; zucchini added a nice crunch when not overcooked.
