Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Lower in fat and calories, Italian turkey sausage provides a lighter alternative to beef in this recipe that brings together broccoli rabe and yellow squash for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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8 ounces orecchiette pasta
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1-1/4 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
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2 medium-size yellow squash (about 6 ounces each), cut in half horizontally and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 bunch broccoli rabe, cleaned, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional)
Directions
1.
Cook the orecchiette according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to the pot; keep warm.
2.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crumble sausage into skillet, breaking up large pieces. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until no longer pink. Stir in squash and increase heat to medium-high. Cook squash 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 additional minute. Add the broccoli rabe and broth and cover. Cook 2 minutes, then remove cover and stir. Cook another 2 minutes or until broccoli rabe has wilted and is tender.
3.
Add sausage mixture to pasta pot and stir to combine. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 329, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 624 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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