Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan

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   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in the rotini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

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   While the pasta cooks, place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water to just below the steamer’s bottom. Cover and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli rabe, cover again, and steam until just tender, about 2 minutes depending on thickness.

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   At the same time, place the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.

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   Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside; drain the excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon of sausage drippings in the pan.

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   Sprinkle in the garlic and cook until it begins to brown, about 1 minute.

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   Stir in half of the broccoli rabe. Cook and stir until the rabe has wilted, then add the remaining rabe and the diced tomatoes.

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   Cook until the rabe is tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.

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   Return the sausage to the skillet and cook just until the meat is heated through; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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   Serve over hot rotini.

• Calories 782.04 kcal High
• Protein 37.97 g Good Source
• Carbs 98.31 g Moderate
• Total Fat 29.51 g High
• Saturated Fat 10.09 g High
• Trans Fat 0.08 g High
• Cholesterol 103.82 mg High
• Sodium 1481.39 mg High
• Fiber 15.14 g Good Source
• Sugar 16.85 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 685.37 mg Good Source
• Iron 7.77 mg Good Source
• Potassium 1746.42 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 211.68 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 439.98 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
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• Garlic 🧄