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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil.
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Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 6 minutes.
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Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
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Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer.
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Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the broccoli rabe, recover, and steam until just tender, about 2 minutes depending on thickness.
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Place the Italian sausage into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
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Remove sausage from pan and set aside; drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon of sausage drippings in the pan.
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Sprinkle in the garlic, and cook until it starts to brown, about 1 minute; stir in half the broccoli rabe.
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Cook and stir until the rabe has wilted, and add the remaining rabe and the diced tomatoes.
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Cook until all the rabe is tender, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
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Return the sausage to the skillet, and cook just until the meat is hot; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Serve over hot rotini.
