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Orecchiette with Sausages, Broccoli Rabe




Source of Recipe


by Grandpoohbah, from the Web


Recipe Introduction


Orecchiette with Sausages, Broccoli Rabe, and Sundried Tomato Pesto


Recipe Link: http://www.oreganofromitaly.com/newsletters/022604.htm

List of Ingredients




1 Pound Orecchiette Pasta
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Pound Spicy Italian Sausages, Cooked And Cut Into Rounds
1 Bunch Broccoli Rabe, Cleaned And Cut Into 2 Inch Pieces
Salt & Pepper
Dash Of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Sundried Tomato Pesto
Choice Of Cheese To Serve: Freshly Grated Parmesan, Romano, or Salted Ricotta

Pesto Ingredients:

2 (oz) Sundried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

Recipe



To make the pesto, add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a large saucepan or skillet. Add the sausages and heat thoroughly.

Cook the orecchiette in salted boiling water, adding the broccoli rabe to the pasta pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking.

Once the pasta is cooked al dente, drain the pasta and broccoli rabe, retaining a small cup of the pasta water. Add the drained pasta and broccoli rabe combination to the skillet with the pesto. Mix well over high heat for a minute or two until piping hot. If the mixture seems at all dry, add a little of the pasta water to moisten.

Serve, offering your choice of cheese.

Cooks Note: When cleaning the broccoli rabe, try peeling the stems and cutting them into small pieces to add to the rest. As long as they are not too dry or woody, they are very tasty and tender when peeled.

Serves 4-6.