Broccoli Rabe, Spicy Italian Sausage and Beans over Pasta

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 4

	1 largeOnion; chopped
	3 clovesgarlic; sliced thin
	3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil; divided
	1/4 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes; (optional)
	1/2 poundspicy hot Italian sausage; removed from casing
	1 bunchbroccoli rabe; cut in 2 inch pieces
	8 ounceschicken or vegetable stock
	1 19-oz cancannellini beans; drained
	1/2 pounddried pasta such as rigatoni
	1 teaspoonkosher salt; or to taste
	1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper; or to taste
	1/3 cupParmesan cheese; grated for topping

Calories Per Serving: 853
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Broccoli Rabe, Spicy Italian Sausage and Beans over Pasta Preparation

To prepare broccoli rabe for cooking, cut leafy portions into 2 inch pieces. Peel the stem and cut to 2 inch pieces.

In large deep skillet saute onion in oil for 5 or 6 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and crushed red pepper (if using) for an additional 2 minutes.

Push onion and garlic to side of pan or set aside in small dish.

Using same skillet, saute sausage , mashing with a fork, until lightly browned. Return onion and garlic to skillet, add broccoli rabe, and stock. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the broccoli rabe is tender. Add drained beans and stir until thoroughly mixed and heated.

While sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook pasta according to directions for desired doneness and when draining pasta, reserve 1-cup pasta cooking water.

Plate pasta with sauce, using reserved water if more moisture is needed and top with grated cheese.

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Learn more about the ingredients in this recipe: Onion garlic extra virgin olive oil crushed red pepper flakes spicy hot Italian sausage broccoli rabe chicken or vegetable stock cannellini beans dried pasta such as rigatoni kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Parmesan cheese

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Broccoli Rabe, Spicy Italian Sausage and Beans over Pasta Reviews

	scmcooks My family liked it better then I did ... I loved the broccoli rate but not so much the sausage. I used turkey sausage. I will make it again as I have more sausage to finish. This time I will cut back a little on he red pepper and increase the amount of beans and Italian seasonings. 3 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 50 minutes ago
	MommaAjay This was a good meal! We like brown rice better than pasta so we used rice instead. Also, I substituted kidney beans and added some poblano pepper for a kick! This was our first taste of broccoli rabe-what a surprise that was lol. Lots of fun tonight. My husband and I made this together for a family night. Great meal to make together...he cooked sausage and I chopped the veggies! Thanks! 1 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 19 hours, 59 minutes ago
	sunnyat8pm I loved this recipe!!! It was delicious and easy to make. I made it today Feb. 10,2010 during a blizzard and my house smells wonderful! I took pictures I wish I could upload them....beautiful ... thank you :) 2 years, 3 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 6 minutes ago
	marybexcel This was an exceptional recipe. I used brocollini instead of broccoli rabe and it was perfect. This is a keeper!!! 2 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 11 hours, ago
	CLConway This is a GREAT recipe for the colder months (well, for anytime, really). True Italian taste, real American appeal. Keep up the great work, Gina! I'm going to buy your book as soon as it's out. What a title -- 'Coifed to Cook.' Do you change your hairstyle for every recipe? Well, probably not -- but definitely DON'T change your cooking style! 2 years, 8 months, 1 weeks, 7 hours, 55 minutes ago
	sherlocki But I tasted this tonight. Incredibly delicious! Yummmm! Irene 2 years, 8 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 3 hours, 49 minutes ago
	weckle A mild Italian sausage may be substituted and the red pepper flakes eliminated for a less spicy dish. [I posted this recipe.] 2 years, 8 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 11 hours, 24 minutes ago