Spaghetti Pie with Broccoli Rabe
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, thick stalks trimmed, remainder coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups cooked thin spaghettini
- 4 ounces Italian Fontina or Monterey Jack, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water 5 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage meat in an ovenproof, 8 to 10-inch, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over moderately high heat, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned and crisp.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and drain off excess oil from pan.
- Add oil and garlic to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
- Add salt, then pepper, to taste.
- Add to sausage with spaghetti, cheese, and eggs.
- Toss well and spoon mixture into skillet, spreading to smooth top.
- Bake in middle of oven until center is set but still moist, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.
broccoli rabe, sweet, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, spaghettini, italian, eggs
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spaghetti-pie-with-broccoli-rabe-recipe.html (may not work)