Broccoli Rabe, Chickpeas and Sausage
Recipe from Family Circle

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.


Broccoli Rabe, Chickpeas and Sausage

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Related Categories: Broccoli, Chickpea, Garlic, Italian Sausage, Pasta, Quick and Easy Italian Dishes, Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 3/4  pounds
    sweet Italian sausage, skin removed
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  • 4  cloves
    garlic, sliced
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  • 1  can
    (15-1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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  • 1  large
    bunch broccoli rabe or broccoli (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1  pound
    gemelli or other short-shape pasta
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  • 2/3  cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
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.
Nutrition information
Calories 540, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 939 mg, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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