RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE

This very simple dish is really YUMMY!!!!!

RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE:

1 Pound Rigatoni
1 Pound Broccoli Rabe Cooked
Reserve 1 Cup of Broccoli Rab water
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

Remove any tough outer or damaged leaves. Cut off stems and tear leaves into large peices. Wash and shake off excess water. Place rabe in a deep pan with boiling salted water. Cook just until tender and remove rabe to a bowl and reserve a cup of cooking water.

Bring same water to a boil again and cook Rigatoni til al dente.

While pasta cooks heat oil and stir in garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and saute until meat is cooked and loses its raw look. Salt and pepper to taste, and saute one minute. Add the broccoli rabe water.

Drain pasta, return to the pot and add garlic, oil and pasta. Toss for one minute, pour on to platter. Sprinkle with grated cheese.