Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage by Pasquale Sciarappa

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add sea salt.

Set a timer for 16 minutes for the pasta.

In a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.

Add 2 hot Italian sausages and 1 sweet Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.

Add 1 clove minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Pour in a splash of white wine and let it cook down, enhancing the flavor.

Check the pasta; it should be cooking for about 5 minutes now.

Add chopped broccoli rabe to the skillet with the sausage and garlic, cooking together for about 2-3 minutes.

Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli rabe.

Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed to create a sauce.

Grate parmesan cheese over the dish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens