Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan
Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan balances the pleasant bitterness of greens with spicy, garlicky sausage and bright, juicy tomatoes. Twirls of whole wheat rotini catch the sauce, while Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes round it out with salty richness and gentle heat. Ideal for a bold weeknight dinner that feels hearty yet unfussy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in the rotini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water to just below the steamer’s bottom. Cover and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli rabe, cover again, and steam until just tender, about 2 minutes depending on thickness.
- 3
At the same time, place the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside; drain the excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon of sausage drippings in the pan.
- 5
Sprinkle in the garlic and cook until it begins to brown, about 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in half of the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the rabe has wilted, then add the remaining rabe and the diced tomatoes.
- 7
Cook until the rabe is tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Return the sausage to the skillet and cook just until the meat is heated through; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- 9
Serve over hot rotini.
- Calories 782.04 kcal High 39%
- Protein 37.97 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 98.31 g 36%
- Total Fat 29.51 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 10.09 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 103.82 mg High 35%
- Sodium 1481.39 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 15.14 g Good Source 54%
- Total Sugars 16.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 527.34 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 7.77 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 1746.42 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin A 214.87 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 423.67 mg Good Source 471%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 782.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Hot Italian Pork Sausage. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 782.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan healthy?
- Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 782.04 calories and 37.97 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1481.39 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.09 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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