Broccoli Rabe, Chickpeas and Sausage - Recipe.com

By mschweickert

This 30-minute pasta recipe is a terrific combination of Mediterranean ingredients. Broccoli rabe, with its slightly bitter taste, pairs deliciously with sweet Italian sausage.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil see savings
• 3/4 pounds sweet Italian sausage, skin removed see savings
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced see savings
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed see savings
• 1 large bunch broccoli rabe or broccoli (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces see savings
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano see savings
• 3/4 teaspoon salt see savings
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper see savings
• 1 pound gemelli or other short-shape pasta see savings
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese see savings

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble in sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add garlic during last minute. 3. Stir in chickpeas, broccoli rabe, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 7 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water if mixture becomes too dry. 4. While sauce is cooking, prepare pasta following package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. 5. Toss pasta with broccoli rabe mixture and 1/3 cup of the cheese. Add some of the reserved pasta water, if desired, to moisten mixture. 6. Serve immediately with remaining cheese on the side.