One-Pot Pasta with Turkey Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

40 minutes

easy

4 servings

No need to even boil water for the pasta in this 30-minute one-pot supper! My spin on the classic Italian comfort food pairing of spicy sausage and broccoli rabe makes for a hearty yet healthy weeknight meal … with easy cleanup to boot.

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausage casings removed
1 large onion diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic large, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
32 oz chicken broth
8 oz orecchiete pasta
2 lbs broccoli rabe stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Parmesean cheese fresh grated, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh basil chopped for garnish

Directions

1.
Add olive oil to a large soup pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat and cook sausage, stirring often and breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until well-browned (about 8 minutes). Remove sausage to a bowl.
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2.
Add onion and salt and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.
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3.
Add garlic and hot pepper flakes and cook for an additional 1 minute.
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4.
Add chicken broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, add pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
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5.
Add broccoli rabe and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
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6.
Stir in cooked sausage, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
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7.
Serve garnished with remaining parmesan and topped with chopped basil.
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