Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Steps

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1. 1
   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the broccoli rabe; prepare another pot of salted water for the pasta.
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2. 2
   Wash and trim the broccoli rabe thoroughly, admiring its vibrant green appearance.
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3. 3
   Slice the Italian sausage in half and prepare the garlic slices.
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4. 4
   Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the garlic slices until fragrant.
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5. 5
   Add the sausage and cook until it begins to brown; add a splash of red wine if desired for flavor.
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6. 6
   Cook the broccoli rabe in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp, keeping it vibrant green. Shock in ice water to stop cooking.
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7. 7
   Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the second pot of salted water until just al dente.
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8. 8
   Drain the broccoli rabe, reserving some of its cooking water. Turn off the heat and prepare to finish the dish.
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9. 9
   Combine the drained pasta and broccoli rabe with the sausage and garlic mixture, adding reserved cooking water as needed to bring everything together.
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10. 10
    Plate the dish and serve. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese if desired.
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