Whole wheat penne with sausage and broccoli rabe

1. Preheat oven to 350* F.

2. Place the broccoli rabe in a large microwaveable dish with 1 Tbsp of water. Cover tightly and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Spread the pin nuts in a singly layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.

4. Set a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. When boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box, about 12 minutes. Drain.

5. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the sausage and cook for 5 or 6 minutes, until brown. Remove the sausage from the skillet and slice into rounds.

6. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and saute the garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and sliced sausage and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on a low heat until pasta is ready.

7. Combine the drained pasta with the sausage-broccoli rabe mixture and the pine nuts in a large bowl or pot. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

8. Nutrition Info: Carbs: 81.2g, Fats: 18.6g, Protein: 30g