Comments on: Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta with Lemon Zest

By: Monica Puri Bangia

Monica Puri Bangia — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:32:56 +0000

When you buy broccoli rabe in the super market, it comes in a tied up ‘bunch’. One of those is
sufficient for this recipe. Good luck!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:59:16 +0000

Sounds WONDERFUL. Eager to make it. But how much is a “bunch” of broccoli rabe??

By: Monica Puri Bangia

Monica Puri Bangia — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:03:03 +0000

It is my favorite pasta dish. You add the pasta water to create a bit of sauce- since it is starchy water, it thickens up
really quick. About half a cup is good.

By: Dora

Dora — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:06:01 +0000

Monica,

I think I’m going to try this recipe out just because I love penne, and I like the healthy balance of the chicken sausage with broccoli rabe! Just wondering why you have to add the pasta water to the frying pan? And how much do you really have to add?

Thanks!