Cavatelli with Italian Sausage and Brocolli Rabe

1. 1

   In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, squeeze sausage from its casings into a large heavy skillet and saute over moderately high heat, stirring to break up chunks, until no longer pink.

3. 3

   With slotted spoon transfer sausage to a bowl, reserving drippings in skillet.

4. 4

   Cut broccoli rabe into 1-inch pieces and saute in reserved drippings, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown.

5. 5

   Add garlic and saute, stirring frequently, 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add broth and raisins and simmer until broccoli rabe is just tender, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add butter, stirring until incorporated.

8. 8

   Drain pasta and return to kettle.

9. 9

   Add broccoli rabe mixture and sausage and heat through if necessary.

10. 10

    Serve pasta with Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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