Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage And Broccoli Rabe

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Strain the broccoli rabe, and reserve all the cooking liquid. Set the broccoli rabe aside.

2. 2

   Cook the orecchiette in the same pot of boiling water until tender but still firm about 8 minutes, stir occasionally. Drain reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the sausage and cook breaking up with a spoon until the sausage is brown and juices form, about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Add the pasta and enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten.

7. 7

   Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt to taste, and pepper into the pasta mixture. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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