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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Created by Sabrina Russo

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe is a classic, simple Italian recipe. Feel free to swap out the broccoli rabe for regular broccoli, broccolini or even a dark leafy green, such as kale.

Ingredients:

-Broccoli rabe  -Olive oil -Italian pork sausage  -Orecchiette pasta -Garlic -Red pepper flakes -Parmigiano Reggiano  cheese

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook 1 minute. Drain and pat dry. Roughly chop into 1/2 inch pieces .

Blanch and chop broccoli rabe

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Heat pan to medium high. Add oil and sausage, breaking into chunks. Cook until well-browned. Remove from pan.

Brown sausage

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Add garlic and red pepper to pan, along with additional oil. Cook 30-60 seconds, being cautious to avoid burning the garlic.

Sauté garlic

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Add broccoli rabe to pan and season with salt. Add back sausage and stir to combine.

Add broccoli and sausage

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Add pasta to pan along with 1/4 cup pasta water and grated cheese. Toss to combine and adjust as needed.

Stir in pasta and cheese

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