Pasta With Broccoli Rabe And Sausage
- 1 pound orecchiette or some other short pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, or 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 head broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling it with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the broth and red pepper and bring to a boil. Then add the broccoli rabe, cover, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter and Parmesan and cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the drained pasta, season with the salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.
- Broccoli rabe, a leafy distant cousin of broccoli, has a bitter flavor and smaller florets. For a milder alternative, substitute broccoli. For a more peppery bite, try arugula, Swiss chard, or beet greens.
orecchiette, olive oil, sausage, garlic, chicken broth, red pepper, broccoli rabe, unsalted butter, parmesan, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-with-broccoli-rabe-sausage (may not work)