The Best Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe | Authentic Italian Pasta Recipe

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a little olive oil.

Remove the casing from the sweet Italian sausage and sauté it in a frying pan over low heat.

Add minced garlic and hot chili peppers to the sausage and stir.

Once the sausage is cooked, add the orecchiette and broccoli rabe to the boiling water.

Cook the pasta with the broccoli rabe to infuse flavor.

When the pasta is ready, drain it slightly and add it to the pan with the sausage.

Add more pasta water and olive oil to create a creamy sauce.

Stir to combine and ensure the broccoli rabe is evenly distributed.

Top with grated parmesan cheese and toasted breadcrumbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens