Broccoli Rabe & Sausage With Penne Recipe
Make Broccoli Rabe & Sausage With Penne Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Penne
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Preparation
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Broccoli Rabe
Once the sausage is cooked, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the chopped broccoli rabe and stir to combine.
- 4
Add Chicken Broth
Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the broccoli rabe is tender.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli rabe mixture. Toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- 6
Finish with Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.