Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Name: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 7 ounces Italian chicken sausage; 1/2 cup sliced garlic; 1/2 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 cloves roasted garlic; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 12 ounces orecchiette, cooked al dente; 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese; 2 tablespoons Toasted Bread Crumbs

Servings: persons

3/4 cup olive oil
7 ounces Italian chicken sausage
1/2 cup sliced garlic
1/2 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cloves roasted garlic
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
12 ounces orecchiette, cooked al dente
3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons Toasted Bread Crumbs

1
Preheat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the olive oil.
3
When the oil is hot, add the sausage and brown, breaking up the sausage into quarter-size pieces as it cooks.
4
Add the sliced garlic and saute until it begins to pick up color.
5
Add the broccoli rabe, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the basil, and 1/2 tablespoon of the parsley and saute for about 2 minutes.
6
Add the chicken stock and cook until the liquid has reduced by one-quarter.
7
Finish the sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil and 1/2 tablespoon parsley, the salt, and pepper.
8
Add the cooked pasta and cheese to the pan and toss to coat.
9
Serve in a medium serving bowl or on a deep platter, garnished with the toasted bread crumbs.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup olive oil, 7 ounces Italian chicken sausage, 1/2 cup sliced garlic, 1/2 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

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