Orecchiette Sausage & Rabe Recipe
Make Orecchiette Sausage & Rabe Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Greens
Sausage Mixture
Finishing Touches
Method
Preparing the Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
Trim the ends of the broccoli rabe and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Blanch it in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Cooking the Sausage and Pasta
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the sausage in the skillet. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Cook the Orecchiette
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 6
Finishing the Dish
- 7
Season and Serve
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.