Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli rabe washed and trimmed

• 1 pound sausage casing removed

• 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for topping and drizzling

• 1 shallot chopped

• 2-3 garlic cloves chopped

• 1/3 cup white wine

• 1/3 cup Parmesan

• 1 pound orecchiette

• Salt, pepper red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Cook the broccoli rabe in boiling salted water until just tender and drain well. Drizzle with a little olive oil and chop.

2. In a large skillet heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and brown the sausage. When the sausage is mostly brown add the shallots and garlic and continue cooking. Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan raise the heat and let it evaporate.

3. Add the broccoli rabe and let it cook with the sausage for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile cook the orecchiette and using a slotted spoon add the pasta directly to the skillet. Cook over low heat until saucy and well combined adding pasta water as needed.

4. Stir in the cheese and continue cooking until the sauce thickens a bit. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve drizzled with more olive oil, fresh grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes.