Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Penne pasta, tossed with olive oil, garlic & a touch of red pepper

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once browned, remove from the skillet and set aside.
2
Cook the broccoli rabe
In the same skillet, add the broccoli rabe and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to wilt. Add a splash of water if needed to create steam. Remove from the skillet and set aside with the sausage.
3
Mince the garlic
While the sausage and broccoli rabe are cooking, mince the garlic and set aside.

4
Boil the pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

5
Toss everything together
In the same skillet used for the sausage, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta, sausage, and broccoli rabe to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

6
Plate and serve
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional red pepper flakes if desired.