Orecchiette With Sausage Recipe
broccoli rabe, chili, pecorino
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Ingredients
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Orecchiette with Sausage Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- 3
Add Garlic and Chili
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Incorporate Broccoli Rabe
Add the chopped broccoli rabe to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the broccoli rabe is tender.
- 5
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli rabe. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to help create a sauce.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat, stir in the grated Pecorino cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino if desired.