WHOLE WHEAT PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE

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Whole Wheat Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Poultry Sausage     Healthy     Broccoli Rabe     Boil     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), washed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 pound whole wheat penne
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound Italian-style poultry sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Place the broccoli rabe in a large microwaveable dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover tightly and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 3. Spread the pine nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.
  • 4. Set a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. When boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the sausage and cook for 5 or 6 minutes, until brown. Remove the sausage from the skillet and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • 5. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and sliced sausage, and sautéfor about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on a low heat until pasta is ready.
  • 6. Combine the drained pasta with the sausage-broccoli rabe mixture and the pine nuts in a large bowl or pot. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Pikle
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This is a great recipe for a fall or winter meal.


Tito Wilkins
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I served this dish with a side of crusty bread and it was perfect.


Rob Stew
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I added a cup of chopped mushrooms to the dish and it was delicious.


Sit Lat
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I used turkey sausage instead of pork sausage and it was still very good.


Kevaughn Cummings
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili flakes. The dish was still very flavorful.


Shari Baba
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really affordable.


Herman J. Mortimer
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I made this dish for my dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Abdul Jamiry
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage in my freezer, so this is a great recipe to have on hand.


DH Mehedi Mia
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, but I loved it in this dish. The bitterness of the broccoli rabe was perfectly balanced by the other ingredients.


Lillyana Lillian
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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whole wheat penne to make it a healthier meal.


Haytham Nader
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


hakim ahmed
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


KING PHON
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Clara Chidi
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sausage and the pasta, and they don't even notice the broccoli rabe.


AYUBA ANSUMA
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage adds a nice richness, the broccoli rabe adds a bit of bitterness, and the garlic and chili flakes add a nice kick.


Yuaan Nizam
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd pleaser.


Maurice Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The flavors of the sausage, broccoli rabe, and garlic complemented each other perfectly.


Timothy Mclov
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sausage and broccoli rabe were perfectly cooked, and the whole wheat penne added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.