Food & Cooking Recipes Eat Like an Italian: 10 Amazing Orecchiette Recipes By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on April 14, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Alpha Smoot Orecchiette, from the Italian words "orecchio" (ear) and "etto" (small), is an ear-shaped pasta originating in the beautiful southern region of Italy. Bring the unforgettable taste of Italy to your dinner table tonight with 10 of our favorite easy-to-make orecchiette recipes. 01 of 10 One-Pan Orecchiette Alpha Smoot Orecchiette mixed in with chickpeas (vegan protein), succulent Kalamata olives, and light arugula, makes a hearty, healthy, and delicious Italian dinner in 30 minutes or less. View Recipe 02 of 10 Orecchiette with Caramelized Cauliflower, Shallots, and Herbed Breadcrumbs This savory recipe comes from "Scott Conant's New Italian Cooking." View Recipe 03 of 10 Spicy Orecchiette with Broccoli Red-pepper flakes add a kick to this traditional Italian pasta dish. Pile on the Parmesan and enjoy! View Recipe 04 of 10 Broccoli with Orecchiette Richard Gerhard Jung Broccoli, garlic, and olive oil add nutrients to a dish of pasta. Broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable, contains significant amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron, and riboflavin. View Recipe 05 of 10 Tomatoes with Orecchiette In this delectable recipe, the orecchiette pasta absorbs the delicious juices of fresh Roma and Holland tomatoes. Orecchiette seems to do it the best, but farfalle, fusilli, and penne work well, too. Tip: Season the tomatoes with a pinch of salt as you chop to coax the juices from them. View Recipe 06 of 10 Orecchiette with Sausage, Corn, and Chiles If you prefer a milder pasta, go light on the chiles, but don't skimp on the sweet Italian sausages diced into this hearty dish. View Recipe 07 of 10 Tuscan Kale with Orecchiette The deep savoriness of Tuscan kale, a backyard-garden staple in northern Italy, makes a superb foundation for soups, sides, and vegetarian mains. In this deceptively simple dish (the onions are essentially quick-pickled right in the pan), the orecchiette is practically treated as a condiment. View Recipe 08 of 10 Orecchiette with Bacon and Tomato Sauce To give basic tomato sauce an extra kick, turn to bacon and red-pepper flakes. Just a little of each gives the sauce a lightly spicy, smoky flavor. View Recipe 09 of 10 Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe If your skillet isn't large enough to accommodate both the broccoli rabe mixture and the pasta, you can toss them together in a large bowl instead. View Recipe 10 of 10 Orecchiette with Cauliflower You'll love this tasty pasta dish from a reader in California. This recipe calls for cauliflower, anchovies, and red-pepper flakes, a trio of ingredients often combined in classic Italian cooking. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit