Italian Sausage with Farfalle and Broccoli Rabe

A beautiful two pan entree that'll please anyone who likes Italian sausage. Delicious with cheesy garlic bread and a sparkling white wine. My boyfriend and everyone in our families loves this dish!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
• 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the Italian sausage until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes more. Pour off the excess grease, then pour in the chicken broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the broccoli rabe, and cover. Cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 4 minutes.

Step 3

When the broccoli rabe is done, stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the meat sauce has thickened. Toss with the farfalle and serve.