Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
A quick and hearty weeknight pasta with spicy sausage, bitter broccoli rabe, and salty Parmesan. Ready in about 20 minutes, this one-pan meal is both satisfying and easy to clean up.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- 8 oz Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz orecchiette and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, trim the tough ends from the 1 bunch broccoli rabe and chop into 2-inch pieces. Rinse well and set aside.
- 3
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 8 oz sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and the broccoli rabe to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the broccoli rabe is wilted and bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
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