Orecchiette Recipe
housemade sausage, broccoli rabe, spicy arrabiata sauce, Pecorino Romano.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Housemade Sausage
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Orecchiette
In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the orecchiette pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
Sausage Preparation
- 2
Make Housemade Sausage
In a bowl, combine ground pork, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Form into small patties or crumbles.
Vegetable Preparation
- 3
Sauté Broccoli Rabe
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli rabe and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare Arrabiata Sauce
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, add salt, and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in fresh basil.
Combine and Serve
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked orecchiette and sautéed broccoli rabe to the arrabiata sauce. If necessary, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- 6
Serve
Plate the pasta, top with crumbled or sliced housemade sausage, and generously sprinkle with grated Pecorino Romano cheese before serving.