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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Simply the best broccoli rabe and sausage recipe on the web! We keep the bitterness of the broccoli rabe to a minimum while the sausage creates some dynamic flavors you're sure to enjoy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 813kcal
Cost 15

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot with salted water until boiling.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. When heated, add the sausage. Cook on medium heat 4-5 minutes until browned. =
  • Add the garlic cook for a minute or until fragrant. Add the broccoli rabe and sprinkle the broccoli with the rest of the olive oil before adding the rest of the ingredients to the pan.
  • Add the wine and bring to a boil. Cook off for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and red pepper flakes. Cover the pot and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • While the broccoli rabe cooks, add the orecchiette to the pot of boiling water. Follow instructions and cook until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the pot of broccoli rabe. Mix until all combined and cook for a minute or two.
  • Serve hot in bowls with Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese!

Notes

Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1512mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1889IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg