Penne With Sausage And Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
• 1 pound hot italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup pasta boiling water
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
• meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir the sausage pieces, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot pan until the sausage is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. stir in the broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta boiling water. cover, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• stir the cooked pasta, broccoli rabe, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese together until evenly mixed. season to taste with salt and pepper to serve.