Veal Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Pasta Recipe

Name: Veal Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound short-cut pasta, such as penne; 1 pound ground veal; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced sage leaves, a couple of sprigs; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, 1 large or 2 small bunches, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); A couple of handfuls of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at the table

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound short-cut pasta, such as penne
1 pound ground veal
2 tablespoons thinly sliced sage leaves, a couple of sprigs
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Black pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, 1 large or 2 small bunches, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
A couple of handfuls of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at the table

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2
Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente.
3
Heads up: you will need a ladle of the cooking water for the pasta sauce.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the veal, sage, fennel seed, garlic, onions, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
5
Bring an inch of salted water to a boil in a deep skillet.
6
Add the broccoli rabe and boil for 7 to 8 minutes.
7
Drain well.
8
Return the skillet to the stovetop and heat to medium-high heat.
9
Add the EVOO and the veal sausage mixture and break it up.
10
Cook the veal crumbles for 5 to 6 minutes, until lightly browned all over.
11
Add the broccoli rabe and combine.
12
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
13
Add a ladle of starchy pasta cooking water to the sausage and rabe, then drain the pasta and add to the skillet.
14
Combine the pasta with the sausage and broccoli rabe.
15
Add a couple of handfuls of grated cheese to the pan and adjust the salt and pepper one final time, then serve.

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound short-cut pasta, such as penne, 1 pound ground veal, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced sage leaves, a couple of sprigs, and more.

Yes, Veal Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Pasta 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.

Veal Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Pasta

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