Penne With Escarole, Spicy Sausage And Rosemary
This recipe features spicy Italian sausages combined with al dente penne pasta and vibrant escarole for a flavorful and satisfying dish. The sausages add a savory kick, while the garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes create a fragrant and aromatic base. Tossed together and topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spicy Italian sausages
- Salt, to taste
- 1 lb. dried penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 bunches escarole, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, to taste
Instructions
- Position a rack 4 to 6 inches under a broiler and preheat.
- Broil the sausages, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp, and the juices run clear when the sausages are pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. When the sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices and set aside.
- Bring a large pot two-thirds full of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt the water, add the pasta and return to a boil, stirring as needed. Cook according to the package instructions until the pasta is al dente (tender but firm to the bite). Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water, and return the pasta to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until nearly smoking. Add the garlic, rosemary and pepper flakes and sauté, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender and translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the escarole and sauté, stirring often, until the leaves are tender and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sausages and the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust the seasonings with salt, add the sauce to the pasta and toss to mix.
- Divide the pasta among 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve immediately. Pass the cheese alongside.
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