Orecchiette Alla Barese Recipe
Broccoli rabe, sausage, in garlic & oil sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Meat
Condiments
Cheese
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli Rabe
Trim the ends of the broccoli rabe and wash it thoroughly. Blanch it in boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes until tender but still vibrant green. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into small pieces.
- 3
Chop the Garlic
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 5
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained orecchiette to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired sauce consistency is achieved. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- 8
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with grated Pecorino Romano cheese on top.
