Instead of basil, use a handful of broccoli rabe to make Anne Burrell's Broccoli Rabe Pesto. Toss the nutty-creamy pesto with orecchiette, crisp Italian sausage and Parmesan cheese for lip-smacking results.
Sarah Holden shows how to make the ultimate skillet meal. Sweet or hot Italian sausage, plus two types of cheese, pack in all the flavor with very little work.