How to Make Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting and satisfying about a big bowl of pasta, especially when it's filled with hearty ingredients like sausage and broccoli rabe. This flavorful and savory dish is the perfect way to end a long day, and it's surprisingly easy to make. Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe is a classic Italian pasta dish that is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation. The combination of spicy Italian sausage, tender broccoli rabe, and al dente penne pasta creates a comfortin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup pasta boiling water
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage pieces, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot pan until the sausage is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta boiling water. Cover, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked pasta, broccoli rabe, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper to serve.
  • Nutrition

    498 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 734mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 71mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 341mg