The Wine Experience

Recipe of the Week!

Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
The Wine Experience Wine Recommendation: Sangiovese

Serves 4

The combination of sweet Italian sausage with the bitterness of broccoli rabe is what makes this dish interesting.  If the broccoli rabe is too bitter for your taste, substitute another green such as arugula or spinach.

 

Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli rabe (or arugula or spinach)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water, use water from the pasta
1 box orchiette
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tbs butter

•  Place a large pot of boiling water over high heat.  Add enough salt so that you can taste it in the water.  Cook the pasta according to the instructions.

•  W hile the pasta cooks, place a large skillet over low heat.  Add a little olive oil and the sausage to the pan.  Cook the sausage until it is brown.

•  W hen the sausage is brown, add the garlic to the pan and cook until it just begins to brown.  Add the greens to the pan and wilt slightly.

•  W hen the pasta is done, reserve about 1/2 cup of the water.  Add the water to the sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce.  Add the butter and toss to coat the pasta with the butter.  Serve immediately.