Penne Rigate with Rapini and Chorizo Sausage
Chef Cory Vitiello shares a delicious and simple penne with rapini and chorizo recipe.
25 Min
15 Min
4 - 6
Cooking Steps
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, warm a large straight sided pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic and onions and stir for 3 minutes or until translucent; add sausage and lightly brown for 1 minute; mix in rapini, white beans and chilies. Sauté, stirring for 3 minutes until rapini is softened.
Step 3
With a small ladle, transfer 1/4 cup pasta water to saucepan to further soften rapini.
Step 4
Strain cooked pasta and transfer it into the pan with the sausage and rapini mixture. Add chopped parsley, lemon zest and juice, a few twists of fresh cracked pepper and another generous splash of olive oil. Mix in fontina cheese at the last minute. Give mixture one last stir and serve immediately.