Orecchiette Con Broccoli Di Rapa E Salsiccia Recipe
Orecchiette fresh semolina's pasta, garlic, sausages, broccoli di Rabe, touch of tomato sauce, hot pepper and Pecorino cheese.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Broccoli di Rapa
In the same pot, add the broccoli di rabe and cook for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Remove and drain, setting aside.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked broccoli di rabe to the skillet with the sausage. Stir in the tomato sauce, red chili flakes, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Mix with Pasta
Add the drained orecchiette to the skillet and toss everything together. If the mixture is too dry, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Pecorino cheese on top.
