Orecchiette E Rabe Recipe
Broccoli rabe, sweet sausage, cherry tomatoes, broccoli
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Protein
Condiments & Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the broccoli rabe under cold water, trim the ends, and chop into 2-inch pieces. Rinse the broccoli florets and set aside. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Remove the casing from the sweet Italian sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet used for the sausage, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped broccoli rabe and broccoli florets, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and return the cooked sausage. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Dish
Toss the cooked orecchiette into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Mix well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional red pepper flakes if desired.