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Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausages

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 spicy sausages
  • 5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 pound broccoli rabe chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta cooked according to package directions

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat and sear sausages 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden.
  • Add garlic, broccoli and red pepper flakes and sauté 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are fork tender and sausages are cooked through.
  • Stir in ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Heat 1 minute and stir in warm pasta.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Spinach Salad, salad veggies and dressing all tossed together.
VEGETARIAN: Replace pork with zucchini.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure noodles are gluten-free.
NUTRITION: 538 Calories; 23g Fat (38.2% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 63g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 41mg Cholesterol; 253mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat.
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