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Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe and Sausa




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup flavored olive oil
  
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  
• 1 pound Italian sausage, a combination of hot and sweet according to your taste, cut into bite size pieces
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 cup broccoli rabe water
  
• 1 pound orecchiette
  
• 1 pound broccoli rabe, cooked
  
• freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil and stir in garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and saute until meat is cooked and loses its raw look. Salt and pepper to taste, and saute one minute. Add the rabe water. Raise heat and cook until sauce is hot.
   
2. Meanwhile, cook orecchiette in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Drain orecchiette. Return drained orecchiette to the pot.
   
3. Place over medium heat and stir in 3/4 cup of broccoli rabe and sausage sauce. Using a wooden spoon, toss together for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour into a large serving platter or bowl. Spoon remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.
   






Final Comments


Serves 4 as main course. Serves 6 as pasta course.