Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Gianelli Hot Sausage

 1 bunch broccoli rabe, rinsed and cut into 2-inch pieces
 2 pounds frozen cavatelli
 1 pound Gianelli Hot Italian Sausage Patties or Gianelli Hot Bulk
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 medium onion, diced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1/4 cup pasta water
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon black pepper
 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 teaspoon onion powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe; simmer 5 minutes. Using a skimmer, remove broccoli rabe and set aside. Bring a fresh pot of salted water to a boil for cavatelli.

2

Cook Cavatelli following package directions. Drain.

3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up sausage with wooden spoon.

4

Add minced garlic and cooked broccoli rabe; cook 5 minutes.

5

Add cavatelli, pasta water, grated parmesan cheese and spices*.

6

Bring to a simmer for about 5-7 minutes, and then remove from heat.

7

Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 bunch broccoli rabe, rinsed and cut into 2-inch pieces
 2 pounds frozen cavatelli
 1 pound Gianelli Hot Italian Sausage Patties or Gianelli Hot Bulk
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 medium onion, diced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1/4 cup pasta water
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon black pepper
 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 teaspoon onion powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Directions

1

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe; simmer 5 minutes. Using a skimmer, remove broccoli rabe and set aside. Bring a fresh pot of salted water to a boil for cavatelli.

2

Cook Cavatelli following package directions. Drain.

3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up sausage with wooden spoon.

4

Add minced garlic and cooked broccoli rabe; cook 5 minutes.

5

Add cavatelli, pasta water, grated parmesan cheese and spices*.

6

Bring to a simmer for about 5-7 minutes, and then remove from heat.

7

Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy!

Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Gianelli Hot Sausage