Macaroni With Escarole And Sausage Recipe

Name: Macaroni With Escarole And Sausage Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. head escarole or possibly 2 sm. ones; 1 pound sweet sausage (Italian); 5-6 lg. cloves garlic, chopped; 1 med.-lg. onion, minced; 1/2 c. raisins (optional); 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound fusilli macaroni; Grated cheese (Parmesan); Bread crumbs; Salt and fresh grnd pepper

Servings: persons

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Wash escarole leaves thoroughly.
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Break into bite sized pcs.
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Cook in boiling water till fork tender.
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Drain and set aside.
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With sharp serrated knife, cut sausage into slices about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
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In a large frying pan, combine sausage, garlic, onion, raisins and escarole.
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Add in extra virgin olive oil.
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Cover and cook over fairly low flame till sausage is cooked.
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In individual dishes, serve the fusilli, topped with the sausage-escarole mix.
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(Mix them together slightly.)
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Sprinkle grated cheese and bread crumbs liberally (equal amounts) over macaroni.
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Add in a healthy dose of black pepper, freshly grnd.
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Enjoy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. head escarole or possibly 2 sm. ones, 1 pound sweet sausage (Italian), 5-6 lg. cloves garlic, chopped, 1 med.-lg. onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Macaroni With Escarole And Sausage Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!