ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE
4 to 6 servings
Heat in a large skillet over medium heat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Add:
- 1 pound store-bought Italian sausage, removed from its casings, or homemade
Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until nicely browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in and cook for 1 minute:
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Stir in:
- 1 large bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
Cover and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with:
- Salt and black pepper
Meanwhile, cook in a large pot of boiling salted water:
- 1 pound orecchiette or cavatelli
Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta, add to the skillet along with the pasta water, and toss over low heat. Serve sprinkled with:
- Grated Romano