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Broccoli Rabe Sausage Pasta Recipe
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Broccoli Rabe Sausage Pasta Recipe

Broccoli Rabe Sausage Pasta is a simple, flavorful dish that brings together orecchiette pasta, sweet Italian sausage, and slightly bitter broccoli rabe in a creamy sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 876 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 10 oz broccoli rabe or baby broccoli or broccolini
  • 1/2 lb orecchiette pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage fresh, sweet
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes diced, sun dried
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese divided

Instructions

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  1. Wash and trim (on an angle) just the ends of the stems of the broccoli rabe*. If you have thicker stalks, slice them in half lengthwise so all of your broccoli are similar in size.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add broccoli rabe to a steam basket, reduce heat to a simmer, place a lid on the pot, and steam for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
  3. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove broccoli rabe and place in a bowl of ice water. Set aside.
  4. Using same pot, increase heat and bring water back to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to pasta directions for al dente.
  5. Drain pasta and set aside.
  6. Add olive oil to a large heated skillet. Over medium-high heat, cook Italian Sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon to create small crumbles.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Add red pepper flakes (optional),
  8. Add chicken broth and scrape bottom of the pan to deglaze. Increase heat and allow chicken broth to thicken a bit, stirring occassionally.
  9. Reduce heat to low. Stir in sun dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of the pecorino romano cheese.
  10. Add cooked broccoli rabe and pasta to the skillet stirring to combine and reheat the broccoli rabe and pasta.
  11. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 pecorino romano cheese and serve warm.

Notes

  • *You can cut them into smaller bite sized pieces if desired, but I like the presentation of longer pieces.
  • *You can cut them into smaller bite sized pieces if desired, but I like the presentation of longer pieces.

Nutrition Information

Calories 876kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 1112mg (46%) Potassium 913mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2484IU (50%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 280mg (28%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 876

% Daily Value*

Calories 876kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 1112mg 46%
Potassium 913mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2484IU 50%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 280mg 28%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.