Ziti Con Broccoli Di Rape E Salsicce Ziti With Broccoli Di Rabe And Sausage Food

SALSICCIA CON CIMA DI RAPA: SAUSAGE WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Cook the rapini in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
• In a saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the garlic and chili peppers, and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rapini to the saucepan, and saute for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste.
• In another saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and add the sausages. Cook the sausage for a few minutes, turning frequently, before piercing with a knife in order to release some of the fat. If the sausages are sticking to the pan, add a few tablespoons of water instead of adding more oil. Continue cooking until the sausages are golden brown and fully cooked.
• Add the cooked sausages to the rapini, and cook together for a few minutes. Transfer the mixture to a warm plate and serve hot.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil and stir in garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and saute until meat is cooked and loses its raw look. Salt and pepper to taste, and saute one minute. Add the rabe water. Raise heat and cook until sauce is hot. Meanwhile, cook orecchiette in rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain orecchiette. Return drained orecchiette to the pot. Place over mediumhigh heat and stir in 3/4 cup of broccoli rabe and sausage sauce. Using a wooden spoon, toss together for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour into a large serving platter or bowl. Spoon remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.

ZITI CON BROCCOLI DI RAPE E SALSICCE (ZITI WITH BROCCOLI DI RABE AND SAUSAGE)

Steps:

• Grill or broil the sausage in advance. When cooled, slice it thin and set aside. Wash and drain the broccoli di rape and set it aside. In a large pot, put 10 quarts water on to boil, with 3 tablespoons coarse salt added, and immediately start preparing the sauce. Add the ziti to the pot when the water boils and cook until al dente. In a large, deep, heavy skillet with a fitted lid, heat the olive oil, add the garlic, and saute, uncovered, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the broccoli di rape, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes, cover, and stream 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sausage. Add the butter and chicken stock, and cook over high heat, uncovered, about 3 minutes, until the liquids are slightly reduced. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss gently. Sprinkle on 1/2 of the cheese, toss again, serve immediately, and distribute the remaining cheese over the pasta.

CREAMY BAKED ZITI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cook penne in boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
• Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic for about 1 minute.
• Combine garlic, broccoli, Parmesan cheese and cream with penne.
• Spoon mixture into a large baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake, covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Note: Can be made up until baking point and refrigerated until dinner time.