Ingredients

1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes in juice (preferably San Marzano)

1/2 head reserved roasted garlic, peeled

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed

1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for topping

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed

1 lb fettuccine

Preparation

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes and garlic. Set aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet on medium high until it shimmers. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps with a spatula or wooden spoon, until it’s well browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

  3. Add the pureed tomatoes to the sausage in the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese and keep the sauce warm.

  4. Cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove it with tongs to a colander and then add the fettuccine to the water. Cook until al dente; drain. Serve the pasta topped with the Bolognese sauce and extra cheese, with the broccoli rabe on the side.