Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe And Spicy Sausage

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the salt. Add the broccoli rabe and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. 2

   Return the same pot of water to a boil, add the orecchiette and cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly undercooked. Drain, reserving the cooking water.

3. 3

   Split the sausages lengthwise down the middle and remove from their casings.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a high-rimmed skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage meat, breaking it up as finely as possible. Add the broccoli and continue cooking and stirring until the broccoli breaks down to a saucelike texture.

5. 5

   Add the chicken stock and orecchiette. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce, being careful it doesn't stick. You may have to keep adding a little pasta water, additional stock or tap water until the pasta is soft yet chewy (al dente), making sure not to over-cook it.

6. 6

   Finish the pasta by folding in the cheese, a few squeezes of lemon juice and the optional breadcrumbs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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