1 lb bow tie pasta
1 (1-lb) bunch broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 - 1 lb. mixed hot and sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbps crushed red pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
Grated parmasan or romano cheese for garnish

1. In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta according to pkg
directions, adding broccoli rabe 3 min. before pasta is finished cooking.
When pasta is firm but tender and broccoli rabe is tender, reserve 1/2 cup
cooking water. Drain pasta and rabe in colander, shaking to remove excess
water; return to pot.

2. While pasta and broccoli rabe are cooking, in large skillet over med-high
heat, cook sausage, breaking up clumps with wodden spoon, until sausage is
browned (about 5 min.). Add garlic and crushed red pepper; saute for 1 more min. or until fragrant.

3. Add sausage, reserved 1/2 cup cooking water, the olive oil, salt and
pepper to pasta mixture in pot. Toss to coat pasta evenly. Serve with grated
cheese on the side.

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