Back at the University of Miami, this dish was a favorite of my college friends and now is a go-to dinner for my husband and myself. It is fresh, healthy and has a ton of flavor.... I love to make it with spicy italian turkey sausage, but if spice isn't your thing, you can absolutely turn down the heat by using sweet or normal italian turkey sausage. I also add either grape or cherry tomatoes and about a cup of my favorite marinara sauce... I think it adds a lot of flavor and freshness to an already awesome dish. I have found that (even with the addition of pasta water) the sauce in the dish is lacking, and the marinara totally remedies this.
The pasta used in this recipe is awesome, I love it! Orecchiette means "little ears" in Italian, which I think might be the cutest thing ever. Although, I will admit that the thought of eating literal tiny ears isn't the most appealing thing, the pasta does resemble a mini ear... or maybe a little flying concave saucer.
The broccoli rabe is delicious, fresh and slightly bitter without being overbearing. If you can't find broccoli rabe, I have used broccolini, normal broccoli, spinach and even arugula and they have all worked out really well.
Find the recipe to this delicious dish by clicking this link :)
Click on the link below for some great Organic Orecchiette pasta...yummmm
Cucina Viva Pasta, Orecchiette, 17.63-Ounce Units (Pack of 4)
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| Broccoli Rabe.... this one has pretty little yellow flowers! |
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