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Orecchiette with sausage and kale

From the video “One Pan Sausage & Kale Orecchiette Pasta - The Hearty Winter Pasta You Need!!” by Cooking With Que. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Cooking With Que. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
4
Cost
~$2.31*
per serving, Ontariosave ~$18.69* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, dairy, shellfish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.22*for 4 people
~$2.31*per serving

You save about ~$18.69* per serving (89% less*) than ordering it out — ~$74.78* for 4 people.

Order out = a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: pasta, oyster mushroom, kale, beyond burger

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Italian restaurant plate at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving227 kcal · 11% of 2,000Recipe makes 4 servings
Fat4.1 g5%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Sodium61 mg3%
Carbohydrate40 g14%
Fiber3 g11%
Total sugars2.4 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein8.5 g17%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+19 of 20
  • Saturated fat−9 of 20
  • Sodium−2 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 10 ingredient lines (82% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings as stated in the video. Not counted because the video gives no amount: parmesan cheese. Not matched to nutrient data: oyster mushroom, Beyond Burger. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • colander
  • wooden spoon
  • plate

What the video didn’t say

  • Total preparation and cooking time not stated.
  • Exact cooking duration for pasta and mushrooms not specified.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Orecchiette with sausage and kale

What makes Cooking With Que's Orecchiette with sausage and kale recipe and technique special?

Cooking With Que's take on Orecchiette with sausage and kale focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Orecchiette with sausage and kale at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Orecchiette with sausage and kale recipe costs approximately $0.51 CAD per serving (yielding 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Orecchiette with sausage and kale ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Orecchiette with sausage and kale can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Cooking With Que's Orecchiette with sausage and kale?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 17 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Orecchiette with sausage and kale?

The official cooking video by Cooking With Que is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.