Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- Kosher salt to taste, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
- 1.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage, and cook, turning occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Remove sausage to a plate and reserve pan and sausage drippings.
- 2.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat.
- Add a large pinch of salt and broccoli rabe and cook, uncovered, until broccoli rabe is bright green and tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Immediately transfer broccoli rabe using tongs to a colander (reserve boiling water) and rinse under cold running water.
- Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 3.
- Add pasta to reserved boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but not mushy), about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat reserved pan and drippings over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli rabe, pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, continually stirring, until broccoli rabe is hot and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Slice sausage into 1/4-inch thick coins and add to pan and mix well cook until sausage is warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
- 4.
- Drain pasta in a colander in sink, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
- Toss pasta and liquid with broccoli rabe mixture.
- Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnish with Parmesean and serve.
- Calories: 592
- Total Fat: 21 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 grams
- Total Carbohydrate: 66 grams
- Protein: 36 grams
- Sodium: 1036 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
- Fiber: 3 grams
extravirgin olive oil, sausage, kosher salt, broccoli rabe, pasta, garlic, red pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/orecchiette-with-broccoli-rabe-and-sausage-recipe.html (may not work)