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title: Pasta Swirls and Sauce
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pasta-swirls-and-sauce-59c4289e450cfa090b05e792
servings: 2
time required: "30 minutes"
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Tree Nuts
  - Milk
tags:
  - Italian
  - Pasta
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2400
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rustic herb and nut gremolata adds a fresh savory punch
  - theme: Ease
    text: Simple one-pan assembly makes weeknight dinners effortless
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Italian%20Recipes/Pastas/pasta-swirls-and-sauce.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Trim woody bottom ends from @baby broccoli{8%oz}, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop @garlic{2%cloves}. Pick @oregano{1%bunch} leaves from stems; discard stems. Zest @lemon{1%unit} until you have 1 tsp zest, then cut into halves. Remove @sweet italian pork sausage{8%oz} from casing.

Once water is boiling, add @gemelli pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes} total. About ~{4%minutes} before gemelli is done, add baby broccoli to pot. Gemelli should be chewy on the outside but dry in the center at this point. Cook until baby broccoli is tender and gemelli is done ~{4%minutes}, then drain.

While pasta cooks, place @almonds{¼%cup}, oregano, and garlic on your cutting board in a pile and finely chop until the mixture has a pesto-like texture. It is OK if the almonds are somewhat coarse.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking up meat into pieces. Cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}. Remove from pan and set aside.

Reduce heat under pan to medium low. Add gremolata. Cook, tossing, until almonds begin to turn golden brown ~{4%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Add sausage, baby broccoli, gemelli, lemon zest, and half the @parmesan cheese{1%oz} to pan, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze or two of lemon juice to taste. Divide between bowls, sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese, and serve.