Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Photo: Annabelle Breakey
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Cook pasta as package directs. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown sausages in oil, stirring to break up, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in vinegar and scrape pan to loosen browned bits. Add broccoli rabe, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and the pepper, and cook, covered, until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
2
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot along with sausage mixture. Add a little reserved water if pasta seems dry. Season with salt to taste and serve with parmesan.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
8 ounces orecchiette pasta
8 ounces Italian-style sausages, casings removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, chopped
About 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
1
Cook pasta as package directs. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown sausages in oil, stirring to break up, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in vinegar and scrape pan to loosen browned bits. Add broccoli rabe, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and the pepper, and cook, covered, until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
2
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot along with sausage mixture. Add a little reserved water if pasta seems dry. Season with salt to taste and serve with parmesan.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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