Beef / Pork

Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage is for Dinner.

Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage takes 12 minutes to cook.

Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage are:

2 TBS olive oil
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, skin removed
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large bunch broccoli rabe or broccoli (about 1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1-in pieces
3/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb. gemelli or other short-shape pasta
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage:

Makes 6 servings.1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat.2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble in sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add garlic during last minute.3. Stir in chickpeas, broccoli rabe, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 7 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water if mixture becomes too dry.4. While sauce is cooking, prepare pasta following package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.5. Toss pasta with broccoli rabe mixture and 1/3 cup of the cheese. Add someof the reserved pasta water, if desired, to moisten mixture.6. Serve immediately with remaining cheese on the side.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINCYBOYS.

The nutritional information for Broccoli rabe, chickpeas and sausage is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 604.7

• Total Fat: 25.2 g
• Cholesterol: 47.8 mg
• Sodium: 1,036.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 66.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
• Protein: 27.7 g