Orecchiette Con Cime Di Rapa Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Local Sausage, Garlic, EVOO, Pecorino Romano

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the water for cooking the pasta.
2
Cook the Orecchiette
In the same pot of boiling water, add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
3
Sauté the Sausage and Garlic
While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4
Combine Ingredients
Add the blanched broccoli rabe to the skillet with the sausage and garlic. Drain the orecchiette and add it to the skillet as well. Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to help combine.
5
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.