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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausage, and cook, turning occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes.
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Remove sausage to a plate and reserve pan and sausage drippings.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat.
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Add a large pinch of salt and broccoli rabe and cook, uncovered, until broccoli rabe is bright green and tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Immediately transfer broccoli rabe using tongs to a colander (reserve boiling water) and rinse under cold running water.
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Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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Add pasta to reserved boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but not mushy), about 12 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat reserved pan and drippings over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Add broccoli rabe, pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, continually stirring, until broccoli rabe is hot and tender, about 5 minutes.
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Slice sausage into 1/4-inch thick coins and add to pan and mix well cook until sausage is warmed through, about 5 more minutes.
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Drain pasta in a colander in sink, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
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Toss pasta and liquid with broccoli rabe mixture.
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Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnish with Parmesean and serve.
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Calories: 592
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Total Fat: 21 grams
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Saturated Fat: 7.5 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 66 grams
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Protein: 36 grams
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Sodium: 1036 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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Fiber: 3 grams
