Orrichiette Con Broccoli Di Rabe E Salsiccia Recipe
Little ear pasta, ground Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, olive oil
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Broccoli Rabe
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant. Then, add the broccoli rabe and sauté until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked orecchiette to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli rabe. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
