Yummy Pasta

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta

Ingredients:

• 1  bunch  broccoli rabe
• 12  ounces  whole-wheat penne
• 1  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil
• 2    lean Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
• 1/2  medium  red onion, thinly sliced
• 1    garlic clove, sliced
• Small  pinch  crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  tablespoons  tomato paste
• 1/4  cup  part-skim ricotta
• 2  tablespoons  grated Parmesan
• Salt

Directions:

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe; cook for 4 minutes. Transfer the broccoli rabe to 
   
   
   a colander. When it's cool enough to handle, chop into bite-size pieces.
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   Add the penne to the same pot of boiling water and cook until soft. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the penne.
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   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, crumbling the sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli rabe and saute until tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until well combined, about 1 minute.
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   Adjust the heat to low and add the pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine the ingredients, adding a little of the reserved cooking water if the mixture seems dry. Stir in the ricotta and Parmesan, take the pan off the heat, and toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts:
342 calories
18g protein
47g carbs
8g fat
2 g fiber