Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli rabe ends trimmed chopped
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.3 tsp kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 8 ounces orecchiette pasta 
• 4 servings parmesan cheese 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 8 ounces sausages italian-style
• 1  shallots chopped
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Cook pasta as package directs. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown sausages in oil, stirring to break up, about 5 minutes.
2. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Pour in vinegar and scrape pan to loosen browned bits.
4. Add broccoli rabe, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and the pepper, and cook, covered, until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
5. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot along with sausage mixture.
6. Add a little reserved water if pasta seems dry. Season with salt to taste and serve with parmesan.