How Do You Make Pasta With Broccoli Rabe And Sausage?
Combine the nuttiness of broccoli rabe with the sweetness of mild Italian sausage to make this amazingly hearty Italian dish! Cook pasta according to directions on box. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in frying pan over medium heat. Add sausage to pan and cook over medium heat until browned, crumbling it into bite-size pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain grease from pan and set aside. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovies, mashing the anchovies with a wooden spoon to help them melt into the olive oil. Add 2 cups of water and red pepper flakes (optional), and bring to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and mix well. Cook until broccoli rabe is tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sausage and pasta, and toss to combine. Allow all ingredients to heat through for one minute. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, and serve.