Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Broccoli Rabe; 1 dash Canola; 1 pound Spicy Ground Italian Sausage; 6 Tablespoons Butter; 6 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 1 pound Rigatoni; 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Asiago Cheese, Plus Additional For Sprinkling On Top

Servings: persons

1
Get a large pot of water on the stove to boil and salt it generously.
2
Have a large bowl of ice water handy.
3
Let the broccoli rabe boil in the pot for a minute.
4
Then remove it and plunge it right into the big bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
5
Blanching it like this helps reduce the bitterness and keeps it pretty and green!
6
Set the bowl aside but leave that newly flavored boiling water boiling.
7
Heat the canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
8
Brown the sausage completely in it while you break it up, which should take about 5 minutes.
9
Once it is cooked, stir the butter and flour in to start a basic roux.
10
When the flour is completely cooked off after a minute or so, keep stirring while you slowly pour in the milk.
11
Season the sauce with the salt and crushed red pepper.
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Allow it to bubble and thicken for 10 minutes.
13
While the sauce cooks, pour the rigatoni into the pot of boiling water you used to blanch the broccoli rabe.
14
Let it cook and get tender for about 8 minutes.
15
Drain the broccoli rabe out of the ice water bowl and get it onto a cutting board.
16
Cut it all in half just to make it more manageable to stir in and eat.
17
When the 10 minutes for the sauce is up, stir in the broccoli rabe and Asiago cheese and let them meld right in for another 2 minutes.
18
The pasta should also be done by this point.
19
Drain it and transfer it to a huge pasta serving bowl.
20
Pour the sauce right over it and thoroughly toss it all together.
21
Serve family style immediately with extra grated Asiago cheese on top!

418

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Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 bunch Broccoli Rabe, 1 dash Canola, 1 pound Spicy Ground Italian Sausage, 6 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Rigatoni falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Rigatoni

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Variations & substitutions

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