Delicious Pasta Recipe

Whenever I don't have very much time to cook dinner (but I don't want to eat a frozen meal) I make this recipe. It is incredibly satisfying, the only problem? I have trouble not finishing the whole pot. 

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccoli rabe, stems trimmed
• 1 pound orecchiette pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound spicy italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1 handful of sundried tomatoes 
• 1/4 cup grated  fresh Parmesan
  
• 2 tablespoons artichoke pesto

Directions

Cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a large bowl of ice water to cool, saving the cooking water. Bring the reserved cooking water back to a boil.

Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into pieces with a spoon, until browned and juices form, about 12 minutes. 

Meanwhile, when the reserved cooking water is boiling, add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

Strain the broccoli rabe and add it to the pan with the sausage mixture and toss to coat with the juices. Add the pasta to the skillet. Add in the remaining ingredients. Stir in the Parmesan and serve immediately.