Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. small shaped pasta such as orecchiette
  • 2 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage, removed from casings
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons miso (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat a large pot of water. Once it comes to a boil, add chopped broccoli rabe and blanche for 1 minute. Remove from pot with tongs and place in a bowl filled with ice water. Don't get rid of water!
  2. Bring to boil again and cook pasta 2 minutes less than stated on package instructions.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large pan add half the olive oil and brown the sausage.
  4. When sausage is almost done, add the rest of the olive oil and onion. Cook for a few minutes until it begins to soften.
  5. Once onion is softened, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for a few minutes.
  6. Using a ladle, scoop out some of the pasta water and add to pan with sausage. Scrape up an bits from bottom of pan.
  7. Add miso if using and parmesan cheese. Stir to dissolve miso.
  8. Add broccoli rabe and cooked pasta. Stir to combine and cook 2 minutes.
  9. Add about another ladle full of water if needed.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve with additional grated parmesan cheese on the side.
Notes
I used hot Italian chicken sausage but you can use whatever you prefer.
Recipe by Erin Dishes Nutrition: Personalized Nutrition & Meal Plans at https://erindishes.com/falling-in-love-with-broccoli-rabe-2/