NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz chicken sausage

2 oz orecchiette pasta

1.5 cups broccoli rabe

0 tsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

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 2 minutes of pasta cooking, add the chopped broccoli rabe to the boiling water to blanch it until vibrant green and slightly tender.

• 3

  Drain the pasta and broccoli rabe, reserving about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water.

• 4

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sliced chicken sausage, browning the sausage for 3-4 minutes until golden.

• 5

  Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

• 6

  Add the drained pasta, broccoli rabe, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat.

• 7

  Season with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice, then remove from heat.

• 8

  Serve immediately topped with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.