Italian Sausage with Farfalle and Broccoli Rabe

Recipe View 10 mins Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining. (Total time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute more. (Total time: 6 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drain off any excess grease from the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and add the crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then add the chopped broccoli rabe. Cover the skillet and cook until the broccoli rabe is tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. (Total time: 4-5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Remove the lid from the skillet. Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and is creamy, about 2-3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. (Total time: 2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Add the cooked and drained farfalle pasta to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli rabe sauce. Toss well to combine, ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. (Total time: 1 minute)

Recipe View Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes would also be a welcome addition.