Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE & Broccoli Rabe 
This is one of the most simple dish to make, but also a very yummy one too! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 large bunch broccoli rabe, washed 
• 1 lb lean chicken sausage, removed from casing
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 5-6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 10 oz orecchiette pasta, wheat or gluten-free (Use regular for best results) 
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• crushed red pepper flakes, optional 
• INSTRUCTIONS
  
• Cut broccoli rabe 
• Bring a large/medium pot of water to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add broccoli rabe.
• Blanch for about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, drain and set aside in a colander.
• Re-fill pot with water and salt for the pasta and bring back to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for about 10-12 minutes 
• In a large deep sauté pan, brown sausage on medium heat, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks, when completely cooked through set aside in a dish or a bowl.
• Add olive oil to the pan; when hot add garlic and cook until golden (don't burn).
• Return broccoli rabe to the pan, mix well with the garlic and oil, season with salt and pepper and cook about a minute. Return cooked sausage to the pan and mix well.
• Drain pasta and add to the broccoli rabe. Reduce heat and stir for about 30 seconds.
• Adjust salt and pepper to taste and toss another 30 seconds so that everything is mixed well and the pasta is coated with the sauce.
• Remove from heat and add to a large pasta dish or divide equally between 6 pasta bowls. Serve with additional grated cheese if you desire. ​

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