Best 6 Penne With Broccoli Rabe And Sausage Recipes

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Penne with broccoli rabe and sausage is a classic Italian dish that combines the flavors of savory sausage, slightly bitter broccoli rabe, and tender penne pasta. This delicious and hearty dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The key to a great penne with broccoli rabe and sausage is using high-quality ingredients and cooking the broccoli rabe properly. The broccoli rabe should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. The sausage should be cooked until it is browned and slightly crispy. And the penne pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Tips: Cook the broccoli rabe the night before and you'll be way ahead. Whatever you do, read the recipe through start to finish before you get started. It's a little out of the ordinary but relatively painless. Cook off the garlic and sausage up to one hour ahead and let it sit in the pan until you're ready to finish the dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed of damaged leaves
1 pound orecchiette or other pasta noodle
2 tablespoons water
4 to 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 pound Italian sausage, cut into quarter-inch slices
Salt
1 cup coarse, seasoned bread crumbs, toasted, optional garnish
Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Cut the broccoli rabe into 3 to 4 inch pieces, discarding the stems. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, blanch the broccoli rabe until tender and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Before you drain broccoli rabe, reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid. Drain and rinse the broccoli rabe with cold water until it has cooled off. Spread it out on a towel to finish draining.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place 2 tablespoons of water into a cold skillet with garlic and sausage and then turn heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and sausage is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour reserved broccoli water into pan with sausage.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place back in pot you cooked it in and season with salt. Pour sausage sauce over pasta and stir in cooked broccoli rabe. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
  • If the Queen's coming to dinner: Garnish with fresh bread crumbs and/or freshly grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound penne
2 bunches broccoli rabe
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook penne in abundant boiling, salted water. While it is cooking, prepare broccoli rape.
  • Cut off thick stems from the broccoli rape and discard them. Cut remaining stalks and leaves into one-inch pieces.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and saute the garlic until golden. Add broccoli rape with capers and saute until leaves are wilted and stalks are tender (about five minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When the penne is al dente, drain and place in a heated serving bowl. Add broccoli rape and extra-virgin olive oil. Toss and serve, passing the Parmesan cheese separately.

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Hot Italian sausage with broccoli rabe sauteed and served over penne. You'll love this dish so much and so will your family. Every time I make it I have to double the recipe.

Provided by shannon

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup pasta boiling water
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage pieces, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot pan until the sausage is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta boiling water. Cover, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked pasta, broccoli rabe, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 733.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Penne With Sausage and Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces penne pasta
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over meidum-high heat.
  • Add sausage, cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink, 20 minutes.
  • Remove sausage.
  • Discard all but 1 T fat from skillet.
  • In same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, stirring 1 minute.
  • Add pasta mixture, sausage, reserved water, 1/2 t salt and pepper flakes, heat through, 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOMATOES, AND PARMESAN



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Provided by Michael Shrader

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Basil     Broccoli Rabe     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne pasta
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped
8 anchovies, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 pound tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to same pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, anchovies, and crushed pepper; sauté until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil.
  • Add vegetable mixture and lemon juice to pasta; toss to coat.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add remaining 3/4 cup basil and 3/4 cup cheese; toss to blend. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining cheese.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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Categories     Sauce     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Sausage     Broccoli     Healthy     Broccoli Rabe     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces whole-wheat orecchiette or penne
9 cups loosely packed broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into bite-size chunks
1 1/2 links hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
8 garlic cloves, sliced very thin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2/3 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, about 9 minutes. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli rabe. Stir, and continue to cook until both pasta and broccoli rabe are tender. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a very large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a colander and set it aside to drain.
  • Wipe the pan out lightly and return it to medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until it is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add the crushed red pepper and the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli rabe, and allow the mixture to simmer for about 1 minute to release some of the starch from the pasta and thicken the sauce. Pour the pasta mixture into a large bowl, and toss it with the cooked sausage and the cheese. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
  • healthy tips
  • From the Department of It's Too Good to Be True, But Is: calorie-free noodles. No, I am not kidding. Shirataki noodles made from konjac flour which comes from the root of the yam-like konjac plant grown in Japan and China.
  • nutrition information
  • Fat: 78.8g (before), 9.7g (after)
  • Calories: 1,261 (before), 314 (after)
  • Protein: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 49mg
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sodium: 940mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli rabe. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality Italian sausage. This will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to add a little spice. A pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder can really liven up the dish.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Penne with broccoli rabe and sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try.

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