Best 6 Cavatelli With Italian Sausage And Broccoli Rabe Recipes

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Cavatappi with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe: A Rustic Italian Feast for the Senses

Prepare yourself for a delectable culinary journey with our Cavatappi with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe recipe. This classic Italian dish combines the robust flavors of savory sausage, the bitterness of broccoli rabe, and the comforting texture of cavatappi pasta. We've included step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this authentic Italian meal right in your own kitchen.

In addition to the main recipe, we've also curated a collection of variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. Explore our vegetarian-friendly Cavatappi with Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas, where the hearty sausage is replaced with protein-packed chickpeas. For those who crave a spicy kick, our Cavatappi with Italian Sausage and Spicy Broccoli Rabe adds a touch of heat to the dish.

If you're a fan of creamy sauces, our Cavatappi with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce is an indulgent choice. The creamy parmesan sauce adds a richness and depth of flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly. And for those who love a quick and easy meal, our One-Pot Cavatappi with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe is a lifesaver. It combines all the ingredients in one pot, resulting in a flavorful and fuss-free meal.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful and satisfying meal that embodies the rustic charm of Italian cooking. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

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CAVATELLI WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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This is something that I grew up on. My grandmother made this all the time. It is so filling and tasty (and comes together pretty quickly, too)!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb bulk Italian sausage (sweet or hot) or 1 lb italian sausage removed from casing (sweet or hot)
1 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed, stems removed
1 lb frozen cavatelli
3 -4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and, using a wooden spoon, cook until brown and crumbly.
  • Meanwhile, bring at least 4 quarts of lightly salted water to boil and add broccoli rabe and cavatelli. Cook until pasta is done, approximately 11 minutes. Before draining, reserve approximately 2 cups of pasta cooking water.
  • When sausage is done, remove from skillet with a slotted spoon. Add extra virgin olive oil to skillet drippings and cook over medium heat until warm. Add sliced garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook until lightly golden (about 1 minute). Add about 1 cup of pasta cooking water to skillet and cook for 1 minute more. Then add drained pasta and broccoli rabe to skillet. Stir to combine and add reserved sausage. Add salt, pepper, and cheese to taste. Stir to combine again. Simmer for 2 minutes or so. If too thick, add more of the reserved pasta cooking water until desired consistency.
  • Add more cheese before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 904.4, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 874.6, Carbohydrate 90, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 34.8

CAVATELLI WITH SAUSAGE AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 hot Italian sausage links, casings removed (about 10 ounces)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 pound frozen cavatelli
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Crumble the sausage into the skillet and add the onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring, until the sausage and onion are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Push the mixture to the sides of the skillet and add the tomato paste in the middle. Cook the tomato paste, stirring, until darkened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rosemary, then stir the tomato paste into the sausage and onion. Stir in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of the boiling water and bring the sauce to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • While the sauce cooks, add the cavatelli and peas to the remaining boiling water and cook as the cavatelli label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the cavatelli, peas and parsley to the sauce and bring to a simmer. Toss to coat, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the cheese and toss. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Fat 34 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 79 milligrams, Sodium 1205 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CAVATELLI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Gourmet     Dinner     Pasta     Sausage     Broccoli Rabe     Parmesan     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Fall

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound (about 2 cups) dried cavatelli or other small shell-shaped pasta
½ pound (about 3 links) sweet Italian sausage
1 bunch (about ¾ pound) broccoli rabe, tough and hollow stems discarded, washed well
1 garlic clove, minced
1¼ cups low-salt chicken broth
¼ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, squeeze sausage from its casings into a large heavy skillet and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring to break up chunks, until no longer pink. With slotted spoon transfer sausage to a bowl, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Cut broccoli rabe into 1-inch pieces and sauté in reserved drippings, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add broth and raisins and simmer until broccoli rabe is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add butter, stirring until incorporated.
  • Drain pasta and return to kettle. Add broccoli rabe mixture and sausage and heat through if necessary.
  • Serve pasta with Parmesan.

JAN'S CAVATELLI WITH BROCCOLI RABE



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Quick, easy and definitely delicious. Spicy sausage and creamy cavatelli is tossed with tangy broccoli rabe in a delicate chicken and wine sauce. I also use gnocchi in place of the cavatelli on occasion.

Provided by What's for dinner, mom?

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ricotta cavatelli
1 pound broccoli rabe, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage, removing from casings and cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, diced
10 ounces roasted red peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons concentrated chicken stock (such as Knorr®)
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatelli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Fill the same pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli rabe; cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in broccoli rabe, roasted red peppers, and garlic. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Dissolve chicken stock with white wine and water in a small bowl. Whisk in cornstarch. Pour chicken stock mixture into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour sauce over cooked cavatelli and top with Parmesan cheese. Toss lightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.1 calories, Carbohydrate 94.6 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1270.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE CAVATELLI



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Hot and spicy crowd pleaser!

Provided by Susan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, fry sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, and reserve.
  • In the same skillet, cook garlic in olive oil until golden.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until done; drain. Three minutes before the end of the cooking time, add broccoli; drain with pasta.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the sausage, olive oil and garlic, cavatelli and broccoli, and Parmesan. Season with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CAVATELLI WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE



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This recipe is from the April 2005 issue of the All You magazine. Quick and easy, looks very yummy in photo.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta
1 head broccoli, large 1 1/2 pounds
8 ounces sausage meat, ground and mild
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste (optional)
1 cup cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill large pot or Dutch Oven half way full of water and add salt if desired. When water is boiling add pasta, stir often, and cook to al dente. Set aside one cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Do not rinse pasta.
  • Wash and dry broccoli, trim and peel stems, cut into florets.
  • Over medium heat in large skillet, brown and mash ground sausage into bite size pieces. Transfer sausage to a large serving bowl and add broccoli, oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to pan. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Add chicken broth and cook another 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • Add mixture to sausage that was set aside. Add reserved pasta cooking water as needed to add moisture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add grated cheese if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the sausage. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the broccoli rabe until it is tender but still has a bit of a bite. You don't want it to be mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as needed.
  • Serve the dish immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This cavatelli with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sausage spicy or mild, or your broccoli rabe more or less tender, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give this cavatelli a try. You won't be disappointed.

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