Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe

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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

Directions

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.

Cook cavatelli following package directions. Drain.

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.

Pour sausage mixture over cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.