Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Name: Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 454 grams broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 454 grams hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 118 milliliters pasta boiling water; 454 grams box penne pasta; 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes; 6 servings salt and pepper to taste

Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 581 calories. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. A mixture of broccoli rabe, parmesan cheese, pasta water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

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Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.

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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage pieces, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot pan until the sausage is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

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Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta boiling water. Cover, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Stir the cooked pasta, broccoli rabe, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper to serve.

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