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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe uses chicken sausage in place of pork and a whole lot of garlic! This lightened up version will not disappoint!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch broccoli rabe (washed and 2" trimmed off stems)
  • 1 lb lean chicken sausage (removed from casing)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 5-6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 10 oz orecchiette pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
  • 1 cup less sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Cut broccoli rabe in quarters.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add broccoli rabe.
  3. Blanch for about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, drain and set aside in a colander.
  4. Re-fill pot with water and salt for the pasta and bring back to a boil.
  5. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  6. In a large deep sauté pan, brown sausage on medium heat, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks.
  7. When completely cooked through set aside in a dish or a bowl.
  8. Increase heat to medium high, add olive oil to the pan; when hot add garlic and cook until golden (don't burn).
  9. Return broccoli rabe to the pan, mix well with the garlic and oil, season with salt and pepper and cook about a minute. Return cooked sausage to the pan and mix well.
  10. Drain pasta and add to the broccoli rabe. Reduce heat and stir for about 30 seconds.
  11. Add chicken broth, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using.
  12. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and toss another 30 seconds so that everything is mixed well and the pasta is coated with the sauce.
  13. Remove from heat and add to a large pasta dish or divide equally between 6 pasta bowls. Serve with additional grated cheese if you desire.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

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