Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe rinsed cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 pounds cavatelli pasta dried frozen
• 0.5 cup chicken broth 
• 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves dried fresh rinsed
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 pound sausage italian hot
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 0.3 cup parmesan grated
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot
• wooden spoon
• skimmer

Directions

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