Fairway Dinners in 30 (continued...) 30M
ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE & SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Italian Comfort Food at Its Finest Al dente, handmade Fairway orecchiette is the perfect vehicle for sweet, flavorful Italian sausage and tangy broccoli rabe. Red pepper flakes for pizzazz and garlic for fragrant flavor round out the classic dish.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
4 Fairway Sweet Italian Sausages (about 1 lb), casing removed and crumbled 1 lb Fairway Orecchiette Artisanal Pasta 1 lb broccoli rabe, washed, trimmed, and cut into 3-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp Fairway Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 cup Fairway Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fairway Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, for serving
DIRECTIONS PLACE sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl; set sausage and skillet aside. BRING 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt, return to a boil and add broccoli rabe. Cook 1 minute and drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid; set aside. BRING a second large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, return to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.
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PLACE reserved skillet over medium-high heat and add oil, broccoli rabe, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Return sausage to the skillet along with the orecchiette. Stir to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid if pasta seems too dry; sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.
WINE PAIRING Dry, sparkling red wine (like a Lambrusco Secco)