Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli rabe, rinsed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 pounds frozen cavatelli or 1 pound dried
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, rinsed and dried
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe; simmer 5 minutes. Using a skimmer, remove broccoli rabe and set aside. Return water to a boil, or discard and bring a fresh pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook cavatelli following package directions. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 5 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up sausage with wooden spoon. Add garlic and cooked broccoli rabe; cook 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add parsley and remove from heat.
4. Pour sausage mixture over cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.