Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
This Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe is a delicious and healthy pasta dish that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 469kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb oreccheitte
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp each salt & pepper, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 7-9 minutes. Add broccoli rabe in the last 2 minutes of cook time then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, mix fennel seeds, paprika, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper with ground turkey in a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in the same pot, then add ground turkey mixture, breaking up with a spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until browned. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pasta and broccoli rabe back to pot, then add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining 1/2 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper, parmesan cheese and chili flakes, sauteeing for another 2 minutes.
- Serve with extra parmesan cheese and chili flakes and enjoy!
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Notes
Add more flavour to your homemade sausage using dried thyme, sage or basil.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days then reheat in the microwave.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat in a pan on the stovetop or in the microwave.
If freezing, blanch the broccoli rabe separately and freeze it on its own or add it fresh to the dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 3mg