Lite Pasta Dish

Orecchiette, Sausage and  Pea

3 to 4 handfuls of Orecchiette noodles
5 Italian sausages
1 can of peas
8 once greek yogurt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Cook Orecchiette for 12 mins in boiling water with salt, when noodles are al la denta remove from water, reserving 1 cup boiling water; set aside.

Meanwhile mix greek yogurt, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Julienne mint and set aside in the fridge to keep cold.

Cook Italian sausage until golden brown; removing from casings before cooking. Add noodles, peas, and 1 cup reserved water, add dash of salt and pepper. Cook until water is almost gone.

Serve in a bowl with yogurt and mint topping.

This was my first time using Orecchiette, this was a great lite dinner. I would serve bread and salad with this. Its a great crowd pleaser.

More Recipes with Orecchiette;

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/orecchiette-broccoli-italian-sausage.aspx

FOOD AND WINE
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/orecchiette-with-sausage-and-cherry-tomatoes


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