Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
This orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe is a simple and delicious recipe that can be made in about 30 minutes total.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Orecchiette
- 1 lb broccoli rabe cut into 2" pieces
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 oz turkey sausage link cut into coins
- 2 whole blistered tomatoes cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 whole lemon zest & juiced
- sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. During the last 2 minutes, add broccoli rabe and cook 1 minute. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli rabe together.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and garlic and season generously with pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add ½ cup reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, broccoli rabe, and pasta and toss to combine.
- Add Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss constantly to melt cheese, removing skillet from heat when about half the cheese has melted. If sauce is still too thick, loosen with more pasta water. Season with salt before serving.