Rating: 4 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Orecchiette pasta is an ideal partner for the weighty sausage and broccoli rabe in this recipe. For a milder flavor, use broccoli instead of broccoli rabe.

Recipe by Real Simple September 2005

Gallery

Credit: Frances Janisch

Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
additional:
10 mins
total:
25 mins
Yield:
Makes 4 servings
Advertisement

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

Directions

Instructions Checklist
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling it with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the broth and red pepper and bring to a boil. Then add the broccoli rabe, cover, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter and Parmesan and cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the drained pasta, season with the salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.Tip: Broccoli rabe, a leafy distant cousin of broccoli, has a bitter flavor and smaller florets. For a milder alternative, substitute broccoli. For a more peppery bite, try arugula, Swiss chard, or beet greens.

    Advertisement

Nutrition Facts

calcium 423mg; 849 calories; calories from fat 37%; carbohydrates 85.9g; cholesterol 90.5mg; fat 34.9g; fiber 4.3g; iron 6.4mg; protein 46.8mg; saturated fat 16.8g; sodium 1438.4mg.
Advertisement