Chicken and Sausage Penne with Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

2 quarts water

8 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 (3-ounce) smoked chicken sausages, each diagonally cut into 8 pieces

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Preparation

1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta; cook 7 minutes. Add broccoli rabe; cook 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid; keep pasta warm.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sausage to pan; cook 6 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add 2/3 cup reserved pasta water, pasta mixture, pepper, and salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in juice, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve and Enjoy!