by Meredith Shanley
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Meredith Shanley's Notes:
Expand1/2 cup warm water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/4 cup semolina flour Ask a question about this ingredient
AP Flour for dusting Ask a question about this ingredient
Add salt to warm water.
Ask a question about this stepIn a steady stream, add semolina to salted water, while stirring with a fork.
Ask a question about this stepWhen a loose ball forms, turn out onto a floured countertop and knead until satiny and smooth, about 8 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepRest dough for 20 minutes under the overturned bowl.
Ask a question about this stepAfter 20 minutes, remove dough from bowl and cut into 4 pieces. Place three pieces back under bowl, and roll one into a long thin rope.
Ask a question about this stepOn a floured tea towel (not terry cloth), cut rope into 1/2 inch pieces. Using your thumb, gently press each piece into a round "little ear" shape. Remove to another floured tea towel, rest in a single layer.
Ask a question about this stepRepeat with remaining pieces of dough. Make sure formed pasta is resting in a single layer. Let dry about 30 minutes while you make the sauce.
Ask a question about this step2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 shallot, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 clove garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 handful yellow raisins Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound bulk Italian sweet sausage Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch broccoli rabe Ask a question about this ingredient
2 sprigs fresh thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
While pasta is drying, bring a large pot well salted water to a boil.
Ask a question about this stepTrim ends of broccoli rabe by about 1/2 an inch. Submerge into boiling water, blanch about 2 minutes. Drain, rinse rabe immediately with cold water to stop cooking.
Ask a question about this stepRefill same pot with water, salt well, bring to boil.
Ask a question about this stepWhile waiting for water to boil, add olive oil to a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shallots, cook about 1 minute. Add garlic, raisins and red pepper flakes, cook about 30 seconds more.
Ask a question about this stepAdd sausage to saute pan, cook through.
Ask a question about this stepFinally, add blanched broccoli rabe. Season with salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepWhen water is boiling, add pasta. Stir briefly. When all pasta has risen to the surface of the water, drain, saving 2 tbsp of pasta water.
Ask a question about this stepAdd pasta to sausage mixture, along with pasta water. Cook about 1 minute more until heated through.
Ask a question about this stepToss in cheese along with another drizzle of olive oil. Check for seasoning and serve immediately.
Ask a question about this stepCan't wait to try this tonight!
Sounds wonderful! The addition of raisins is a nice touch.
I LOVE this recipe! I always like orecchiette with sausage and your addition of raisins and broccoli rabe is brilliant. I also love your use of the flowered tea towel - always a must have accessory in a well-appointed kitchen.
Delish! I had kale so I used it instead of rabe, the sauce came out perfectly yummy!