Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe And Sausage
Serves: 3
Hal Herzog
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
50
Sweetness
57
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
2
Add sausage, and cook, turning occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes
3
Remove sausage to a plate and reserve pan and sausage drippings
4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat
5
Add a large pinch of salt and broccoli rabe and cook, uncovered, until broccoli rabe is bright green and tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes
6
Immediately transfer broccoli rabe using tongs to a colander (reserve boiling water) and rinse under cold running water
7
Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside
8
Add pasta to reserved boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but not mushy), about 12 minutes
9
Meanwhile, heat reserved pan and drippings over medium heat
10
Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes
11
Add broccoli rabe, pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, continually stirring, until broccoli rabe is hot and tender, about 5 minutes
12
Slice sausage into 1/4-inch thick coins and add to pan and mix well cook until sausage is warmed through, about 5 more minutes
13
Drain pasta in a colander in sink, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid
14
Toss pasta and liquid with broccoli rabe mixture
15
Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnish with Parmesean and serve