Best 5 Broccoli Rabe And Sausage With Orecchiette Recipes

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Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter flavor. It's a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine, often paired with sausage and pasta. This article features two recipes that showcase the delicious combination of broccoli rabe and sausage. The first recipe is for a classic orecchiette pasta dish with broccoli rabe and sausage. Orecchiette, meaning "little ears," is a type of pasta shaped like small, ear-shaped shells. The second recipe is for a hearty sausage and broccoli rabe soup, perfect for a cold winter day. Both recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor, making them excellent options for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE



Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausages
1/2 pound hot Italian pork sausages
1/3 cup good olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried orecchiette pasta
2 bunches broccoli rabe (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prick the sausages with a fork and place them on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until just cooked through. Slice 1/2 inch thick and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the sausage slices and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pieces are browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, the red wine, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and let the mixture simmer over low heat while you prepare the pasta and broccoli.
  • Bring a very large pot half filled with water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook for 9 minutes exactly. While the pasta is cooking, trim the broccoli rabe to just below the leaves and discard the stems. Cut the leafy part of the broccoli rabe crosswise in 2-inch pieces. When the pasta has cooked for 9 minutes, add the broccoli rabe to the pasta and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain in a large colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, and add the pasta and broccoli to the pot with the tomato and sausage mixture. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of salt. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved cooking liquid. Taste for seasonings, and serve hot with extra Parmesan on the side.

ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE RECIPE



Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Recipe image

Provided by Phil Torre

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound of sweet Italian sausage
1 bunch of broccoli rabe
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound orecchiette pasta
grated parmagiano-reggiano cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Remove the sausage from the casing and crumble into small pieces.
  • Wash the broccoli rabe under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut off and discard about one inch off bottom of stems. Cut remaining broccoli rabe with leaves into about 2 inch pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of liberally salted water to a boil.
  • In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook stirring and breaking up the sausage until cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Using a slotted spoon remove the cooked sausage from the pan and set aside, leaving as much oil behind as possible to saute the garlic and broccoli rabe in, if needed add an extra tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Drop the broccoli rabe into to the pot of boiling water.
  • At the same time add the garlic to the saute pan and cook until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Immediately remove the broccoli rabe from the pot using a mesh strainer or tongs (do not strain the whole pot, because you will be cooking the pasta in the same boiling water), shake excess water out and add to the pan with the garlic. Season with Salt and pepper. Cook stirring until broccoli rabe is tender, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the sausage back into the pan and toss to combine. Remove pan from the heat.
  • Meanwhile add the orecchiette to the pot of boiling water that the broccoli rabe was cooked in. Cook until pasta is al dente, and strain.
  • Place the pan with the broccoli rabe and sausage back over medium-high heat, and add the oricchiete. Toss together until well combined.
  • Dish out the pasta to warm plates and serve with cheese on the side for sprinkling.

BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE WITH ORECCHIETTE



Broccoli Rabe and Sausage With Orecchiette image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe
1/2 pound Italian sweet sausage
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound orecchiette pasta Freshly grated Italian pecorino romano

Steps:

  • Rinse the broccoli rabe well and chop it in relatively small pieces. Set it aside. Remove the sausage from its casing and mash it.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the sausage and cook it, mashing and stirring it, until it loses its redness. Add the garlic and saute another minute or two. Add the broccoli rabe and sprinkle with a little salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the broccoli rabe is thoroughly wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and remove it from the heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain very well and transfer to a warm serving bowl.
  • Reheat the contents of the skillet and spread over the orecchiette. Toss, then serve with a dusting of pecorino.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 722, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 2083 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORECCHIETTE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Categories     Sauce     Picnic     Buffet     Sausage     Broccoli     Broccoli Rabe     Boil

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
2 bunches of broccoli rabe, stalks trimmed and quartered crosswise
12 ounces dried orecchiette pasta or other small shaped pasta, such as farfalle or penne
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound spicy pork sausage, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Strain the broccoli rabe, reserving all the cooking liquid. Set the broccoli rabe aside. Cook the orecchiette in the same pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until the sausage is brown and juices form, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat. Add the pasta and enough reserved cooking liquid, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Stir the Parmesan cheese, salt to taste, and pepper into the pasta mixture. Transfer to pasta bowls and serve.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe and Sausage image

This is from "Lidia's Italian Table: Italian American Favorites" by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, author and host of the PBS television series of the same name. The shape of the pasta (orecchiette means "little ears" ) soaks up the flavorful sauce. This is a one-dish meal, very hearty and very satisfying. Serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken stock (or canned broth)
1 lb orecchiette
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed (large)
1 1/2 lbs broccoli rabe, florets and tender stems only
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, cooked & crumbled
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • Cook the orecchiette in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat until golden. Add the broccoli rabe, crushed red pepper and salt; cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the hot chicken stock, sausage and butter and cook over high heat until the sauce reduces slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the orecchiette to the skillet and toss gently. Sprinkle half the Parmigiano on top and toss again. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 525.5, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.3

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-packaged orecchiette pasta. If using dried orecchiette, cook it according to the package directions.
  • If you can't find broccoli rabe, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or collard greens.
  • If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use another type of sausage, such as breakfast sausage or chorizo.
  • Be sure to cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through.
  • Add red pepper flakes to taste for a bit of heat.
  • Serve the dish immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This broccoli rabe and sausage with orecchiette is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of broccoli rabe, sausage, and orecchiette, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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