Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

This Italian pasta recipe .is simply made by combining Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe.It comes together in 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Servings 6 Ingredients 2 bunches broccoli rabe approximately 1½-2 pounds, trimmed and washed1 pound orecchiette pasta 1 package (454 grams)1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin½ pound Italian sausage spicy or sweet, casings removed, crumbled1 french shallot finely chopped4-6 garlic cloves roughly chopped¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste¼ cup white winereserved pasta water¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese grated¼ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese gratedsalt and pepper to tastegrated cheese to garnish top optional Instructions Over high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.  Add the broccoli rabe. Return to a boil and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the stalks are tender.  With a slotted spoon, remove from boiling water and place in a colander to drain. Gently squeeze out excess moisture. Coarsely chop into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Set aside. In the same large pot of boiling water, slowly add 1 pound of orecchiette pasta and stir continuously for one minute. Cook according to package directions until almost al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a very large saucepan, over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire pan. Add the chopped shallots and saute until beginning to soften about 2-3 minutes. Stir often.  Add ½ pound of crumbled Italian sausage (spicy or sweet). With a wooden spoon, break up the meat into small pieces, about ¼- ½ inch pieces, until lightly browned. This should take about 5 minutes. If necessary, adjust the heat.  Add the chopped garlic and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or to taste) and sauté for 30-45 seconds.  Add the white wine and deglaze the pan.  Lower heat to medium-low and add the cooked chopped broccoli rabe. Combine properly together. If too dry, add a little of the pasta water. Adjust seasonings. At this time, the pasta should be almost al dente. Reserve a cup of the pasta water. Drain and add to the saucepan. Combine gently together. Turn the heat off. Add a little of the hot pasta water and the grated cheese and toss to combine. Toss and shake the pan back and forth for 1-2 minutes, until a sauce forms. If necessary, adjust the consistency of the sauce with the rest of the cooking liquid.  Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Plate and garnish with more grated cheese, if desired. Serve immediately. Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.  Nutrition Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4039IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 5mg Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe https://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/orecchiette-with-sausage-and-broccoli-rabe/ November 1, 2020