- Average
- Average budget
3/5
(5 Votes)
Ingredients
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta or small shells pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems cut off
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot, toss with a dash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until it’s no longer pink, 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the broth and red pepper and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and simmer, covered, until tender.
Step 5
Stir in the butter and Parmesan and cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly,
1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add sausage mixture to pasta, add salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
Step 7
Serve topped with parmesan.