For a milder flavor, use sweet Italian sausage instead of hot. If you don't have sausage drippings, use olive oil. The sausage drippings add to the flavor, but olive oil is an acceptable substitute. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
Spicy Sausage Broccoli Rabe Parmesan
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS54
This vibrant pasta dish marries the slight bitterness of broccoli rabe with the savory heat of Italian sausage. A quick and satisfying weeknight meal, it's a celebration of simple, bold flavors, finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate56 g
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Cholesterol69 mg
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Fiber10 g
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Protein35 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium1084 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepCook Pasta: In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain well. (6 minutes)
02
StepSteam Broccoli Rabe: While the pasta cooks, prepare a steamer with water just below the steamer insert. Bring to a boil, add broccoli rabe, cover, and steam until tender, about 2 minutes. (2 minutes)
03
StepSauté Sausage and Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. (6 minutes)
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StepCombine and Simmer: Stir in half of the steamed broccoli rabe. Cook until wilted, then add the remaining rabe and diced tomatoes. Cook until rabe is tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
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StepFinal Touches: Return sausage to the skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Serve over hot rotini.
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Franco Beatty
Jun 24, 2025I added some white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.
Rosalind Dibbert
Jun 2, 2025Next time, I'm going to try it with chicken sausage.
Fred Kirlin
May 6, 2025I love the spicy kick from the sausage and red pepper flakes.
Santina Heaneykautzer
Apr 15, 2025This recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! So easy and delicious.
Estrella Dubuque
Feb 11, 2025My family isn't usually a fan of broccoli rabe, but they loved it in this dish!
Gregg Becker
Jan 31, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.