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3-Ingredient Orecchiette With Sausage and Fennel

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3ingredient orecchiette with sausage and fennel on a plate.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz

In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

In this simple weeknight pasta, each ingredient pulls its weight. Fennel adds a touch of sweetness, while sausage contributes rich flavor. Be sure to add the sausage just before the last toss to maintain all those delicious crispy bits.

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