Pasta with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
- 1/2 bunches Broccoli Rabe, Trimmed
- 1/2 pounds Mezzi Rigatoni Or Orecchiette Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Plus More For Serving
- 8 ounces, weight Spicy Italian Pork Sausage
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, Plus More For Serving
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
- Add broccoli rabe to boiling water, and blanch for one minute.
- Remove with tongs, reserving water in the pot, and transfer to the ice water bath.
- When cool, remove broccoli rabe from the water and pat dry.
- Chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Bring water in the pot back to a boil, add in pasta and cook until al dente.
- Drain, reserving a cup of water.
- Warm oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage to pan, breaking up as it cooks, and saute for 68 minutes or until well-browned.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Stir in broccoli rabe, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in pasta, cheese and a splash of pasta water, or more as needed to bring the sauce together.
- Saute for 23 minutes or until mixture thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
- For serving, drizzle with oil and serve with cheese.
- Enjoy.
broccoli, mezzi rigatoni, extravirgin olive oil, italian pork sausage, garlic, freshly grated pecorino
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/pasta-with-sausage-broccoli-rabe/ (may not work)