Penne with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

• 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup pasta boiling water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil.
3. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
4. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
5. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Cook and stir the sausage pieces, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot pan until the sausage is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes.
7. Stir in the broccoli rabe and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
8. Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta boiling water.
9. Cover, and cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
10. Stir the cooked pasta, broccoli rabe, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together until evenly mixed.
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper to serve.

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Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/penne-with-sausage-and-broccoli-rabe/ (may not work)