ORCCHIETTE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE

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One day my boyfriend and I went out to eat in Little Italy and he order a dish that he said was exactly like what I make at home for him! Why spend $25 when you can do it at home? It's a really warm and filling dish that you won't be able to get enough of! You can add tomatoes to it if you wish and adjust the garlic, hotness and oil to your liking. Enjoy! I serve this with Romano cheese and crushed red pepper.

Provided by bokenbaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
ground black pepper
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

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 orcchiette 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 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • At the same time, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, and return to the pot along with the orcchiette pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, and cook until firm turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Cut the sausage into 1/2 inch pieces, and sprinkle with the minced garlic, salt, onion salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center, and beginning to brown on the cut sides, about 5 minutes more. Once done, stir the sausage mixture into the pasta along with the sliced black olives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1441.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

The Hendersons
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best orcchiette pasta he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less red pepper flakes next time.


Waka Moli
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Naren Chhetri
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This is my go-to recipe for orcchiette pasta. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The sausage and broccoli rabe are a perfect combination, and the sauce is just delicious.


Rubel Pk
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The bitterness of the broccoli rabe was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the sausage and the creaminess of the sauce. I'll definitely be making


Kuzu Charles
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I made this dish for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best orcchiette pasta she's ever had.


Farooq Ahmed Mangrio
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less salt in the sauce.


Byamugisha Charles
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I'm not a fan of orcchiette pasta, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this dish again, but I'll use a different type of pasta.


Teboho Mosikili
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the broccoli rabe and sausage, and they didn't even realize they were eating healthy!


ADIL ARIF
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of sausage or vegetables that you like. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Lolbit gamer800
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This dish was so easy to make! I had it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when you don't have a lot of time to cook.


Muhabat Ali
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I made this dish vegetarian by omitting the sausage. It was still delicious! I added some extra vegetables, like mushrooms and zucchini, to make up for the lack of meat.


Md Jackson
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I'm not a fan of sausage, so I used ground beef instead. It turned out great! The beef was just as flavorful as the sausage, and it didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish.


chante walker
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a spicier sausage. I also would have added some more garlic and red pepper flakes.


Cabdiqaadir Cabdikariim
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a show-stopping dish to serve at their next party.


Johnny Draugh
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best orcchiette pasta he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less red pepper flakes next time.


Dana Underwood
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli rabe, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The bitterness of the broccoli rabe was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the sausage and the creaminess of the sauce. I'll definitely be making


Bilal Akhtar
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This was my first time making orcchiette pasta and it turned out great! The pasta was easy to cook and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I used Italian sausage and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mary Ndomondo
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broccoli rabe adds a nice bitterness that balances out the sweetness of the sausage. I also love the addition of the red pepper flakes, which give the dish a nice kick of heat.


Hael Encinas
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sausage and broccoli rabe, and the adults enjoyed the complex flavors of the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy we


tanya davenport
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This orcchiette pasta dish was an absolute delight! The combination of broccoli rabe, sausage, and garlic was simply divine. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the flavors all came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this dish