Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
  • 2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Method

  • 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 orcchiette 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 12 minutes.
  • Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • At the same time, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook uncovered until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain, and return to the pot along with the orcchiette pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage, and cook until firm turning frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut the sausage into 1/2 inch pieces, and sprinkle with the minced garlic, salt, onion salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center, and beginning to brown on the cut sides, about 5 minutes more.
  • Once done, stir the sausage mixture into the pasta along with the sliced black olives to serve.