Penne Con Rabe W/ Sausage Recipe
Small tube pasta w/ garlic, sausage, broccoli rabe in a garlic white wine sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage and Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
In the same pot, blanch the chopped broccoli rabe in boiling water for about 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked.
- 4
Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Make the Sauce
Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked penne pasta and blanched broccoli rabe to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- 7
Serve
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.
