Pici With Sausage Ragu And Broccoli Rabe Puree Food

PICI WITH SAUSAGE RAGU AND BROCCOLI RABE PUREE

Steps:

• Wash parsley and finely chop; drain in a fine mesh sieve. Spread parsley in an even layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and set aside until dry.
• In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add "00" flour, all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt; mix to combine. With the mixer on the lowest speed, slowly add 1 2/3 cups water. Continue mixing for 8 minutes; increase speed slightly, and mix 2 minutes more. Turn dough out onto work surface and cut into 8 equal pieces. Return to mixer and add parsley; mix on medium-low speed for 3 minutes. Remove dough from mixer and continue to knead, using your hands, until parsley is fully incorporated. Wrap with plastic wrap; let rest 30 minutes.
• If working on a non-wood surface, lightly dust work surface with flour. Unwrap dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. If working on a wood surface, moisten your fingers. Roll a piece into a log about 8 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Working from the center of the dough, roll one end of the dough until it is 1/8 inch in diameter. Cut that end of the dough into 8-inch-long pieces; repeat process with other end of dough. Transfer pasta to a baking sheet lined with semolina flour and cover with a damp towel. Repeat entire process with remaining pieces of dough; set aside until ready to use.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook for two minutes. Add broccoli rabe florets to boiling water with pasta and continue cooking until pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, whisking, until cooked through. Drain fat from skillet and add white wine; cook until evaporated. Add heavy cream and cook until almost completely reduced. Season with cinnamon, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli rabe leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted. Transfer leaves to the bowl of a small food processor and add remaining tablespoon olive oil; puree until smooth. Transfer pureed leaves to a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat; cook until warmed through.
• Drain pasta and broccoli rabe florets. Add to skillet with sausage mixture and toss to combine. Divide evenly between four serving plates and top with puree. Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.

PICI WITH SHORT-RIB RAGU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add ribs in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. (Brown in two batches, if necessary.)
• Transfer short ribs to a plate; discard all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden in places, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cinnamon.
• Add wine and boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until mostly evaporated. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot; bring to a boil. Partially cover, transfer to oven, and roast until meat is fork-tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. (Ragu can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 4 months.)
• On a lightly floured surface, cut pasta dough in half. Roll one piece out to an approximately 4-by-12-inch rectangle (keeping other half wrapped); brush top with oil. Starting from one short end, cut into scant 1/4-inch-wide strips.
• On a clean surface (preferably a wooden board), roll each strip out to an 18-to-22-inch-long strand with flattened palms (pasta should resemble bucatini or extra-thick spaghetti). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet dusted with flour (preferably semolina). Repeat with remaining dough.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Return ragu pot to medium-low heat; remove and discard rosemary. Using two forks, shred meat into bite-size pieces. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta water to ragu, tossing to combine.
• Cook, gently tossing a few more times, and adding more pasta water a little at a time if necessary, until sauce clings evenly to pasta, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer pasta to bowls and garnish with parsley, cheese, and a drizzle of oil before serving.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli rabe into 3 to 4 inch pieces, discarding the stems. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, blanch the broccoli rabe until tender and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Before you drain broccoli rabe, reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid. Drain and rinse the broccoli rabe with cold water until it has cooled off. Spread it out on a towel to finish draining.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, place 2 tablespoons of water into a cold skillet with garlic and sausage and then turn heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and sausage is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour reserved broccoli water into pan with sausage.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place back in pot you cooked it in and season with salt. Pour sausage sauce over pasta and stir in cooked broccoli rabe. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
• If the Queen's coming to dinner: Garnish with fresh bread crumbs and/or freshly grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese.

SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Trim ends of the broccoli rabe and cut into 3-inch pieces.
• Bring 2 inches water to a boil in a high sided skillet. Salt the water. Add the broccoli rabe and simmer 10 minutes, drain. Return skillet to the stove and heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, brown and crumble 6 to 7 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and stir to combine.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add salt and broccoli rabe to the boiling water. Cook until just tender. Drain, and transfer to ice bath. When cool, drain, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots; cook until just golden. Add sausage; saute, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through. Add broccoli rabe and stock. Cook until heated through.
• Into the same large pot, add pasta; cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
• Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

CAVATELLI WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Place sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and, using a wooden spoon, cook until brown and crumbly.
• Meanwhile, bring at least 4 quarts of lightly salted water to boil and add broccoli rabe and cavatelli. Cook until pasta is done, approximately 11 minutes. Before draining, reserve approximately 2 cups of pasta cooking water.
• When sausage is done, remove from skillet with a slotted spoon. Add extra virgin olive oil to skillet drippings and cook over medium heat until warm. Add sliced garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook until lightly golden (about 1 minute). Add about 1 cup of pasta cooking water to skillet and cook for 1 minute more. Then add drained pasta and broccoli rabe to skillet. Stir to combine and add reserved sausage. Add salt, pepper, and cheese to taste. Stir to combine again. Simmer for 2 minutes or so. If too thick, add more of the reserved pasta cooking water until desired consistency.
• Add more cheese before serving and enjoy!

BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE PIZZA

Steps:

• To make the dough, place the water in the bowl of a food processor, add the yeast and sugar, mix lightly, and let proof for about 5 minutes, until bubbles begin to form on the surface. Add the flour, bulgur, all but 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and the salt, and process for 15 to 20 seconds.
• With the remaining teaspoon of oil, lightly grease the inside of large bowl. Remove the dough from the food processor, shape it into a ball and place it in the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat it with oil on all sides. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, prepare the pizza topping. Place the sausages and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saucepan and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and pepper flakes, and stir for 10 to 15 seconds. Mix in the broccoli rabe, still wet from washing. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the broccoli rabe is wilted. Add the salt and let the mixture cool, uncovered (to prevent discoloration), until lukewarm.
• When ready to cook the pizza, punch down the dough and spread it out by hand onto an aluminum cookie sheet to create a 12-by-14-inch rectangle, approximately 1/4-inch thick. Arrange the sausage and broccoli mixture on top, spreading it to within 3/4-to-1-inch of the edge of the dough. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the surface of the topping, and set it aside at room temperature for about 20 minutes to proof the dough.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pizza in oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the crust is crisp and brown. Cut into wedges and serve.