This broccoli rabe and sausage pasta recipe is pretty quick to make, since much of the prep work can be done during the cooking process. Most of us that cook a lot, tend to do this anyway, but with this particular recipe featuring campanelle pasta it seems to time out just right. I used chicken sausage in the recipe, but feel free to use a pork Italian sausage if you prefer.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta
It all started this morning, I was rifling through the vegetable drawer in my ancient fridge for omelet fixin's and came across some rather dismal kale. It was beyond salvation, and the small bunch of broccoli rabe beside it was accusingly eyeing me, "Your not going to let me go that way..are you?!?"
I promptly went to the Cooking Light website to browse what they had been doing with rabe. I found some inspiration in their Penne with Sausage, Garlic, and Broccoli Rabe. As is typical for me, I did not stick to the program. I swapped chicken sausage for the turkey ones in their recipe, and of course threw in a few more ingredients... since I struggle with keeping things simple & wanted a bit of extra color. I also used Campanelle rather than penne, since I love the sturdiness and texture of this pasta shape. It makes a much nicer overall presentation in my opinion. If you are going to take the time to cook it, make it the best you can.
The original recipe this is based off of is heavier on the garlic & doesn't have the mushrooms and a few other things, so if that appeals to you and your family more, here is the link to that recipe: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/penne-with-sausage-garlic-broccoli-rabe-10000001932654/
If you like this recipe. you'll probably enjoy my Kielbasa and Pierogies, this yummy Andouille Sausage Pasta with White Beans & Delicata Squash, my easy Mediterranean Sausage Pasta or the Cajun Pasta recipe with both chicken and sausage.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 oz spicy chicken sausages
- ½ cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 4 oz broccoli rabe
- 8 oz Campanelle or other sturdy pasta
- 1 tbs butter
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 3-5 sun dried tomatoes
- 3 oz Crimini mushrooms also called baby Portabella/ baby bella
- 2-3 tbs. white wine
- 1 tbs olive oil
***optional***
- chopped walnuts
- grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Put pot of water on to boil, while waiting, chop onions, mince garlic and remove casing from sausage and coarsely chop.
- Once water is boiling, chop ends off rabe stems & pop the rabe into the pot of boiling water. Blanche for 2 minutes, then remove from water with tongs or slotted spoon and set aside.
- Put pasta in the already boiling water, and cook to al dente, drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, put butter in large skillet over med-high heat.
- Once hot add the onions, garlic, sausage and thyme. Saute until onions are cooked. (While cooking: Slice mushrooms and cut sun-dried tomatoes into strips.)
- Add the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute until mushrooms are cooked.
- Add wine, stir, then add the pasta, stir over heat for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Serve with chopped walnuts and grated Parmesan as toppings if you like.
LyndaS says
That looks really good.
Donna says
Yum! This looks so good... and I love pasta!
Mellisa says
I bet your family loves living with you!!! You make some delicious recipes.
HilLesha says
That looks really good!
Henrietta says
Oh yum this looks so good! ANd reminds me of spring!
Vanessa: the queen of swag ! says
looks super yummy. thanks for sharing.
Toni says
This looks very good. I love substituting the chicken sausage for regular.
Josefine says
Thank you so much for this great recipe! I just made it for dinner and it was incredibly delicious!
Nicole says
Wow your pasta looks very good and delicious.I love the combination of the mushrooms,broccoli rabe and sundried tomatoes I love the recipe.
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