NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Chicken sausage

0.75 oz Orecchiette pasta

1.5 cup Broccoli rabe

0.5 tsp Olive oil

2 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Lemon juice

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  During the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the chopped broccoli rabe to the boiling water to blanch until tender-crisp.

• 3

  Reserve 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli rabe together.

• 4

  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the sliced chicken sausage until browned and caramelized.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 60 seconds until the aroma is released.

• 6

  Add the pasta, broccoli rabe, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing vigorously to create a light sauce.

• 7

  Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and shredded parmesan cheese before serving warm.