Orecchiette Alla Barese Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Hat Shaped Pasta With Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Garlic, E.V.O.O.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
Wash the broccoli rabe thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
3
Prepare the Sausage
Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and break it into small pieces.

4
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to break up the sausage.
6
Add Garlic and Broccoli Rabe
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the broccoli rabe and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until it is wilted and tender.
7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained orecchiette to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8
Serve
Serve the orecchiette alla Barese hot, drizzled with additional extra virgin olive oil if desired.