Gf Salsiccia E Cime Di Rapa Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2. 2

   Prepare the Broccoli Rabe

   While the pasta is cooking, rinse the broccoli rabe and trim off the tough ends. Blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook the Sausage

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   Sauté Garlic and Combine

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the blanched broccoli rabe and cooked sausage back into the skillet, mix well.

5. 5

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the drained ziti pasta to the skillet. Pour in reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Toss everything together to combine, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve hot, topped with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.