Ingredients

  • 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
  • 8 ounces Italian-style sausages, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown sausages in oil, stirring to break up, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in vinegar and scrape pan to loosen browned bits. Add broccoli rabe, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and cook, covered, until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot, then add sausage mixture. Add a little reserved water if pasta seems dry. Season with salt to taste and serve with Parmesan.
  • Use hot Italian sausages for a bit of kick, or stick with mild sausages and serve red chile flakes on the side so people can sprinkle on exactly as much as they want.