Best 9 Orecchiette With Chicken Sausage And Broccoli Rabe Recipes

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Experience the delectable flavors of Southern Italy with our exploration of the classic recipe for orecchiette with chicken sausage and broccoli rabe. This traditional dish, originating from the vibrant region of Puglia, combines tender and savory chicken sausage with earthy broccoli rabe and the unique texture of small, ear-shaped pasta known as orecchiette. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this authentic recipe, where the subtle bitterness of broccoli rabe effortlessly complements the richness of the sausage, all harmoniously united by a flavorful sauce.

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ORECCHIETTE WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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We cut calories in this Italian dish by reducing the amount of pasta, but bumped up the flavor by using extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, and a generous amount of broccoli rabe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 bunches (2 pounds total) broccoli rabe, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta
2 precooked Italian chicken or turkey sausages (6 ounces total), cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe, and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Using a wire skimmer or small sieve, transfer to a colander set over a bowl to catch drips (a few bits may remain in cooking water); set aside. Return water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; cook, without turning, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add broccoli rabe, vinegar, and garlic. Cook until broccoli rabe is tender, scraping up browned bits in skillet, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta and oil to broccoli rabe mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 22 g

ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe uses chicken sausage in place of pork and a whole lot of garlic! This lightened up version will not disappoint!!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large bunch broccoli rabe (washed and 2" trimmed off stems)
1 lb lean chicken sausage (removed from casing)
1 tsp olive oil
5-6 cloves garlic (chopped)
10 oz orecchiette pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
1 cup less sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli rabe in quarters.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add broccoli rabe.
  • Blanch for about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, drain and set aside in a colander.
  • Re-fill pot with water and salt for the pasta and bring back to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • In a large deep sauté pan, brown sausage on medium heat, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks.
  • When completely cooked through set aside in a dish or a bowl.
  • Increase heat to medium high, add olive oil to the pan; when hot add garlic and cook until golden (don't burn).
  • Return broccoli rabe to the pan, mix well with the garlic and oil, season with salt and pepper and cook about a minute. Return cooked sausage to the pan and mix well.
  • Drain pasta and add to the broccoli rabe. Reduce heat and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken broth, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste and toss another 30 seconds so that everything is mixed well and the pasta is coated with the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and add to a large pasta dish or divide equally between 6 pasta bowls. Serve with additional grated cheese if you desire.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausages
1/2 pound hot Italian pork sausages
1/3 cup good olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried orecchiette pasta
2 bunches broccoli rabe (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prick the sausages with a fork and place them on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until just cooked through. Slice 1/2 inch thick and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the sausage slices and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pieces are browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, the red wine, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and let the mixture simmer over low heat while you prepare the pasta and broccoli.
  • Bring a very large pot half filled with water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook for 9 minutes exactly. While the pasta is cooking, trim the broccoli rabe to just below the leaves and discard the stems. Cut the leafy part of the broccoli rabe crosswise in 2-inch pieces. When the pasta has cooked for 9 minutes, add the broccoli rabe to the pasta and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain in a large colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, and add the pasta and broccoli to the pot with the tomato and sausage mixture. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of salt. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved cooking liquid. Taste for seasonings, and serve hot with extra Parmesan on the side.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
Kosher salt to taste, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
2 pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed
1 pound orecchiette pasta
4 cloves garlic, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, and cook, turning occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate and reserve pan and sausage drippings.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. 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. Immediately transfer broccoli rabe using tongs to a colander (reserve boiling water) and rinse under cold running water. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Add pasta to reserved boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but not mushy), about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat reserved pan and drippings over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes. 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. 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.
  • Drain pasta in a colander in sink, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid. Toss pasta and liquid with broccoli rabe mixture. Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnish with Parmesean and serve.

ORECCHIETTE WITH SWEET SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE PESTO



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
1/2 pound broccoli rabe, stems trimmed off and discarded or saved for another use
3 cloves roasted garlic, peeled
10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
2 cups chicken stock
500 grams (about 1 1/4 pounds) dried orecchiette, or fresh (made with 4 cups of flour)

Steps:

  • Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a pot and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add broccoli rabe and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl of ice water. Drain and squeeze dry. Turn on a food processor and drop garlic in through the feed tube. Stop machine, scrape down sides and add broccoli rabe. Pulse until finely chopped. Stop machine. Add 6 tablespoons oil. Pulse until pesto comes together but is not creamy or thoroughly emulsified. Transfer to a bowl and fold in ¼ cup cheese.
  • Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large sauté pan on low. Add fennel and onion, and cook until soft but not brown. Add sausage and cook, mashing it to a fine crumble, until it is no longer pink. Add chicken stock and cook until the stock has mostly evaporated and just glazes the sausage. Transfer sausage mixture to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Return sausage to the pan. Fold in broccoli rabe pesto. Set aside.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Reheat sausage mixture and add about ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain pasta and add to pan with the sausage mixture. Toss ingredients together until pasta is evenly coated. Fold in remaining ½ cup cheese, check seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 731, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 828 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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This is from "Lidia's Italian Table: Italian American Favorites" by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, author and host of the PBS television series of the same name. The shape of the pasta (orecchiette means "little ears" ) soaks up the flavorful sauce. This is a one-dish meal, very hearty and very satisfying. Serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken stock (or canned broth)
1 lb orecchiette
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed (large)
1 1/2 lbs broccoli rabe, florets and tender stems only
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, cooked & crumbled
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • Cook the orecchiette in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until golden. Add the broccoli rabe, crushed red pepper and salt; cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the hot chicken stock, sausage and butter and cook over high heat until the sauce reduces slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the orecchiette to the skillet and toss gently. Sprinkle half the Parmigiano on top and toss again. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 525.5, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.3

BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE WITH ORECCHIETTE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe
1/2 pound Italian sweet sausage
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound orecchiette pasta Freshly grated Italian pecorino romano

Steps:

  • Rinse the broccoli rabe well and chop it in relatively small pieces. Set it aside. Remove the sausage from its casing and mash it.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the sausage and cook it, mashing and stirring it, until it loses its redness. Add the garlic and saute another minute or two. Add the broccoli rabe and sprinkle with a little salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the broccoli rabe is thoroughly wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and remove it from the heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain very well and transfer to a warm serving bowl.
  • Reheat the contents of the skillet and spread over the orecchiette. Toss, then serve with a dusting of pecorino.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 722, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 2083 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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This can be served hot or at room temperature. From Everyday Italian. I love orecchiette pasta and broccoli rabe and usually they are together in dishes but I love the additon of the sausage.

Provided by Pumpkie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches broccoli rabe, stalks trimmed and quartered crosswise
12 ounces dried orecchiette
3 tablespoons qood quality olive oil
1 lb spicy bulk sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Strain the broccoli rabe, and reserve all the cooking liquid. Set the broccoli rabe aside.
  • Cook the orecchiette in the same pot of boiling water until tender but still firm about 8 minutes, stir occasionally. Drain reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook breaking up with a spoon until the sausage is brown and juices form, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat.
  • Add the pasta and enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt to taste, and pepper into the pasta mixture. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Categories     Sauce     Picnic     Buffet     Sausage     Broccoli     Broccoli Rabe     Boil

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
2 bunches of broccoli rabe, stalks trimmed and quartered crosswise
12 ounces dried orecchiette pasta or other small shaped pasta, such as farfalle or penne
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound spicy pork sausage, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Strain the broccoli rabe, reserving all the cooking liquid. Set the broccoli rabe aside. Cook the orecchiette in the same pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until the sausage is brown and juices form, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat. Add the pasta and enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Stir the Parmesan cheese, salt to taste, and pepper into the pasta mixture. Transfer to pasta bowls and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli rabe for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find broccoli rabe, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or spinach.
  • If you don't have chicken sausage, you can use another type of sausage, such as Italian sausage or chorizo.
  • Be careful not to overcook the orecchiette. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The orecchiette pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with chicken sausage, broccoli rabe, and a flavorful sauce made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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