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One Pot Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

An image of prepared One Pot Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta made with pork sausage, broccoli rabe, Prego® Garlic & Caramelized Onion Alfredo Sauce, Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth and penne pasta.
  • prep time: 15 min
  • total time: 50 min
  • serves: 8 people

One Pot Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta is a perfect example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.  Broccoli rabe (also called rapini), Italian sausage and creamy garlic and caramelized onion Alfredo sauce are all delicious ingredients on their own.  But together, they make the most fantastic one pot pasta dish!  The bitterness of the broccoli rabe balances the richness of the sausage and the creaminess of the garlic and caramelized onion Alfredo sauce (so good!).  We also love this with a little crushed red pepper for a spicy twist.  The pasta cooks with everything else in one pot, making for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed
  • 1 bunch (about 1 pound) broccoli rabe, chopped (about 8 cups) (remove and discard large stem pieces)
  • 1 large onion, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 jar (14.5 ounces) Prego® Garlic & Caramelized Onion Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 cups Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
  • 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Heat a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat.  Add the sausage and cook until well browned, stirring often to separate meat.  Pour off any fat.

  • Step 2

    Add the broccoli rabe, onion, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the broccoli rabe is wilted, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 3

    Add the sauce, broth and uncooked penne and heat to a boil.  Reduce the heat to medium.  Cook for 15 minutes or until the penne is tender, stirring occasionally (stirring is important to separate the pasta and prevent sticking).  Stir in the lemon juice and zest, if desired.  Season with salt and pepper.  Sprinkle with the pine nuts before serving, if desired.

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