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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
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 cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
While the pasta is cooking, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Chop into smaller pieces and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked broccoli rabe and drained orecchiette to the skillet with the sausage. Toss to combine and add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
