BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE WITH ORECCHIETTE

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Broccoli Rabe and Sausage With Orecchiette image

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

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