In this hearty weeknight pasta recipe, chickpeas contribute an earthy, nutty flavor to the classic combination of sausage and broccoli rabe. The addition of Parmesan, butter, and lemon juice just before serving balances the heat from the sausage with a bit of richness, creating a bright and flavorful sauce in the process. This pasta is incredibly versatile: You can use any sturdy greens or even broccoli in place of the broccoli rabe, and feel free to swap in whatever pasta shape and canned beans you have on hand. You can even substitute sweet Italian sausage or ground pork or turkey for the sausage in a pinch; add about 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes to give this dish its spicy kick.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, beans, meat, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Roughly chop the broccoli rabe, add it to the pot, and cook for 3 minutes. Use a sieve or slotted spoon to lift the broccoli rabe from the water and place it in a colander to drain.
- Bring the water back to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven or deep, 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. (Don't worry if the sausage is not completely cooked through.) Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the wine and cook, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli rabe, chickpeas, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sausage is cooked through and the broccoli rabe is very tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, toss well, and cook over low heat until the sauce comes together, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add additional pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, if needed for moisture.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the butter, Parmesan, lemon zest and lemon juice, and toss until the butter is melted. Divide pasta among shallow bowls and top with additional cheese sprinkled on top.
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Polina Kinko
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the spicy sausage and the bitterness of the broccoli rabe. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
MD ferdous Islam nayon
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the spicy sausage, the bitterness of the broccoli rabe, and the creaminess of the chickpeas. I will definitely be making this again.
Mandip Powar
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best pasta dish he's ever had. I will definitely be making it again, but I'll use a milder sausage next time.
Messi Messi
[email protected]I was hesitant to make this dish because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The sausage was spicy, but not too spicy, and the broccoli rabe and chickpeas balanced out the heat perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mlungisi Zulu
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the sausage, broccoli rabe, and chickpeas all came together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Allah bux Mirjat
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the spicy sausage and the bitterness of the broccoli rabe. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
Gabby Torres
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the spicy sausage, the bitterness of the broccoli rabe, and the creaminess of the chickpeas. I will definitely be making this again.
Madjou Barry
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best pasta dish he's ever had. I will definitely be making it again, but I'll use a milder sausage next time.
Ahsan Nadeem
[email protected]I was hesitant to make this dish because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The sausage was spicy, but not too spicy, and the broccoli rabe and chickpeas balanced out the heat perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mukesh Ydv
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the spicy sausage, the bitterness of the broccoli rabe, and the creaminess of the chickpeas. I will definitely be making this again.
Romeo max
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the spicy sausage and the bitterness of the broccoli rabe. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
TubeyGamer FTW
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the sausage, broccoli rabe, and chickpeas all came together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.