Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  pound  orecchiette or some other short pasta
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1  pound  sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, or 1 pound ground beef
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2  cups  chicken broth
• 1/8  teaspoon  red pepper flakes
• 1  head broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
• 4  tablespoons  unsalted butter
• 1 1/2  cups  finely grated Parmesan
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling it with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the broth and red pepper and bring to a boil. Then add the broccoli rabe, cover, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter and Parmesan and cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the drained pasta, season with the salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.

Tip: Broccoli rabe, a leafy distant cousin of broccoli, has a bitter flavor and smaller florets. For a milder alternative, substitute broccoli. For a more peppery bite, try arugula, Swiss chard, or beet greens.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

848.74 (37% from fat)

Fat:

34.89g (sat 16.84g)

Protein:

46.79mg

Carbohydrate:

85.91g

Fiber:

4.29g

Cholesterol:

90.52mg

Iron:

6.37mg

Sodium:

1438.4mg

Calcium:

423.04mg