Description
Experience the flavor of powerful orecchiette pasta w savory sausage bold broccoli rabe A delicious dish to elevate your dinner routine
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Orecchiette Pasta
- 1 bunch Broccoli Rabe
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Parmesan Cheese, for serving
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Wash and trim the broccoli rabe, then add it to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Add the cooked orecchiette pasta to the skillet with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- If desired, add grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams