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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Cultural Context

Originating from the Apulia region of Italy, Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage is a beloved dish that showcases the local ingredients of the area. The combination of orecchiette pasta, bitter broccoli rabe, and savory sausage reflects the rustic Italian tradition of using simple, fresh produce. Today, this dish is enjoyed throughout Italy and has found a place in Italian-American cuisine, often served in family gatherings and festive occasions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
700 gr. broccoletti siciliani lessati
250 gr. salsiccia
1/2 cipolla
1/2 bicchiere di vino bianco
2-3 mestoli d'acqua di cottura del broccolo
Olio EVO q.b.
Sale q.b.
Pepe e peperoncino q.b
400 gr. orecchiette

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cook the orecchiette in boiling water until al dente.

2

In a pan, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.

3

Add the cooked broccoli and sausage to the pan, breaking the sausage into pieces.

4

Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced.

5

Add the reserved broccoli cooking water as needed to create a sauce.

6

Season with salt, pepper, and chili to taste.

7

Combine the orecchiette with the broccoli and sausage mixture, mixing well to coat.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa e Salsiccia
Local Name: Orecchiette con Broccoletti e Salsiccia

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