Broccoli Rabe with Italian Sausage
Ingredients
| 1 lb penne pasta, cooked to package directions | ||
| 4 tbs of extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 6 links of sweet Italian sausage | ||
| 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced | ||
| 2 bunches broccoli rabe, rinsed | ||
| 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/2 inch strips | ||
| 1/2 cup water | ||
| 3 cups marinara sauce, bottled or homemade | ||
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| crushed red pepper (optional) |
This is a classic Italian recipe that combines the bitter flavor of Broccoli Rabe with sweet sausages and savory marinara sauce.
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan and add the sausages.
- Saute over low heat for about 15 minutes, turning often to brown on all sides.
- Remove sausages and brown on paper towels.
- Drain all but 2 tbs of oil from the saute pan. Add the garlic and saute until golden.
- Add the broccoli rabe, red pepper and water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce basil, and sausages.
- Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Place the pasta on a large platter and artfully arrange the sausages and broccoli rabe atop.
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