Description
This One Pot Lemony Pasta with Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Burrata is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines savory Italian sausage with vibrant broccoli rabe, zesty lemon, creamy burrata cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. It’s a flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz short pasta (such as orecchiette, rigatoni, or penne)
Sausage Mixture:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, adding broccoli rabe in the last 2 minutes. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Sausage Mixture: In a skillet, cook sausage in olive oil until browned. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add drained pasta and broccoli rabe to skillet. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls, top with burrata, and garnish with basil or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder green, substitute broccoli rabe with broccolini or spinach.
- For extra richness, drizzle with a bit of good-quality olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
