Orechiette Recipe
little pasta shells, crumbled local sausage, sauteed broccoli rabe, chili flakes, parmesan-garlic-e.v.o.o.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage
Vegetables
Seasoning
Finishing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 2
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
While the pasta is cooking, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli rabe for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled local sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the blanched broccoli rabe and toss to combine.
- 5
Combine Everything
Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet, along with a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything together until well combined, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Finishing Touches
- 6
Serve
Serve the orecchiette hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil if desired.