Leftover Meat Sauce - You Won't Believe This New Recipe!

This broccoli rabe and red wine ragu with fresh cavatelli uses the leftover meat sauce that we made in episode 1 of this 5 part meat sauce series. Only 4 more ingredients are added to the leftover meat sauce to form a completely new and different recipe. The inspiration for this recipe comes from one of my favorite Italian restaurants here in Long Island named Orto in Miller Place. I hope you enjoy this cavatelli with meat sauce, red wine, and broccoli rabe recipe!

The Whole MEAT SAUCE SERIES:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0QyikC1o6v2IA68LB_Kp8AWShDOSyyjV

INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound fresh Cavatelli - or any dry or fresh pasta you prefer
- 2 cups meat sauce
- 1 ½ cups dry red wine - Chianti, Cabernet, etc
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- ½ bunch of broccoli rabe - cleaned and cut into 2” pieces
- 5 cloves garlic - sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Reserve pasta water - at least 1 cup
- Extra virgin olive oil - for finishing
-½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano - for finishing

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large pan saute garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat.
2. Once the garlic turns golden (about 2-3 minutes) add in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
3. Add in the red wine and bring to boil. Cook wine for a few minutes to reduce by about half.
4. Once reduced turn heat to medium-low and add in the meat sauce. Stir it all together and add in 1 cup of water and the broccoli rabe. Stir once more and cover, leaving the lid cracked a touch.
5. While the sauce is simmering cook the pasta until al dente.
6. Remove a bit of the ragu or use a new pan and add in 2 cups. Add the pasta and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick add a touch of reserved pasta water and/or more of the ragu. Cook the pasta until just done and turn off the heat. Taste test and make any final adjustments to salt and pepper if required.
7. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

NOTE: Make sure to serve a crusty loaf of Italian bread to mop up all the delicious sauce!

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