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Orcchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

By: bokenbaker 
"One day my boyfriend and I went out to eat in Little Italy and he order a dish that he said was exactly like what I make at home for him! Why spend $25 when you can do it at home? It's a really warm and filling dish that you won't be able to get enough of! You can add tomatoes to it if you wish and adjust the garlic, hotness and oil to your liking. Enjoy! I serve this with Romano cheese and crushed red pepper."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
  • 2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
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  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
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  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orcchiette and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. At the same time, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, and return to the pot along with the orcchiette pasta.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, and cook until firm turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Cut the sausage into 1/2 inch pieces, and sprinkle with the minced garlic, salt, onion salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center, and beginning to brown on the cut sides, about 5 minutes more. Once done, stir the sausage mixture into the pasta along with the sliced black olives to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 649 | Total Fat: 32.7g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2009 by CURELOM   view full review
This is a great recipe. Very close to one I got when stationed in Italy. The main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by Cookey   view full review
Used Curelom's recommendation to cook the broccoli rabe in the same pot as the pasta...less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Rachel   view full review
This is delicious! I made it vegetarian by using veggie sausage, and used collards because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an easy weeknight meal but a little on the ho-hum side. I don’t care for broccoli...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by ShelleyC   view full review
My family, including three teen daughters, love this! Also good with mild ital sausage and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by JALOKIVI   view full review
Great recipe. Added some extra garlic for my taste. Next time, I would love to make this with...

 

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