Sausage Cavatelli With Broccoli Rabe

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Sausage Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe - A Hearty Italian Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

610

Sugar

Fat

27g

Sausage Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe is a classic Italian dish that is often enjoyed during the fall and winter months. The dish features cavatelli pasta, a type of short pasta that is shaped like small shells. The pasta is paired with Italian sausage, garlic, chicken broth, and broccoli rabe. Broccoli rabe has a slightly bitter taste that pairs well with the other flavors in the dish. This hearty meal is perfect for serving to a large family or for meal prepping throughout the week.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes or until al dente.
2.	While the pasta is cooking, brown Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage up into small pieces.
3.	Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4.	Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add broccoli rabe and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
5.	Add pasta to the skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to combine.
6.	Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.
It is also a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for fall and winter.

CONS

This dish contains a lot of carbohydrates and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Some people may not like the bitterness of broccoli rabe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamin C. Broccoli rabe is also high in vitamin K and iron.

	6 Italian sausages , casing removed ( pork or turkey )
	1 lb pasta shells , cooked as directed on package and drained .
	4 cloves garlic
	1 bunch broccoli rabe
	2 1/2 cups chicken broth
	2 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	parmesan cheese