This sausage and broccoli rabe pasta is simple, satisfying dish full of classic Italian flavor. Even better, most of the action takes place in one skillet as you brown the sausage, sauté the tomatoes and spices, then wilt the broccoli rabe. Serve warm with a sprinkle of shaved parmesan, and you have a crowd-pleasing dinner to savor on busy weeknights and lazy weekends alike.
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Strain and reserve up to ¾ cup pasta water as needed.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage. While the sausage is browning, add the tomato paste, ½ cup water, spices.
- When the sausage is cooked through, add the cherry tomatoes and continue cooking until they begin to burst. Add the broccoli rabe until it wilts, a few minutes more.
- Add the pasta and as much of the pasta water as needed to thin the sauce and coat to your liking.
- Sprinkle with shaved parmesan and serve hot.
