Whole Wheat Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 whole Lean Italian Turkey Sausages, Casings Removed
• 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 8 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Penne
• 1 bunch Broccoli Rabe, Washed And Chopped Into 1.5 Inch Pieces (discard The Bottom Inch Of The Stems)
• 1/4 cups Pecorino Romano, Shredded (optional)

1. Start heating a pot of water (for your pasta).
2. Youll cook the pasta in a few minutes.
3. Start by making your sauce.
4. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
5. When hot add the sausage and cook for 3 minutes until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon.
6. When the sausage is cooked, add the minced onion and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until the onions become translucent.
7. Add the tomatoes and the red pepper flakes and simmer for 10-15 minutes while you cook your pasta and broccoli rabe.
8. Add the penne pasta to the pot of boiling salted water.
9. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes on its own before adding the chopped broccoli rabe.
10. (Make sure that youve washed the broccoli rabe very well because it can have a slightly dirty taste if you slack on this.
11. Gross.)
12. Cook for five more minutes then strain the cooked pasta and broccoli rabe in a colander.
13. Pour the pasta back into the large pot and add your sauce.
14. Gently toss to coat.
15. Serve immediately.
16. Top with grated Pecorino Romano if you wish.
17. Enjoy your faux carbo-loading, dudes.

olive oil, italian turkey, yellow onion, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper, broccoli, pecorino romano

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/whole-wheat-penne-with-sausage-and-broccoli-rabe/ (may not work)