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SERVES 4 TO 6 ẳ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound hot Italian sausage, preferably homemade (here), casings removed if necessary 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cups) 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane (about 2 teaspoons) ẵ teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of red pepper flakes One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes packed in juice, crushed by hand or with a potato masher into rough ½inch chunks 1 stem fresh basil (optional) Kosher salt 1 pound orecchiete or other small cupped pasta such as shells, or penne Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving Heat tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat until lightly smoking Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or potato masher, until no longer pink, about minutes Add the broccoli rabe and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 3 minutes Transfer to a large bowl and set aside Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter to the saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the butter has melted and the foaming subsides Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about minutes Add the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about minute Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and the basil, if using Return the sausage and broccoli rabe to the pan and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli rabe is completely tender, about 30 minutes; top it up with a little water as necessary to keep the sauce from becoming too thick Season to taste with salt and keep warm while you cook the pasta Place the pasta in a large pot and cover with hot water Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high ... Transfer to a large bowl and set aside Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter to the saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the butter has melted and the foaming subsides Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not... Add the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about minute Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and the basil, if using Return the sausage and broccoli rabe to the pan... 1 stem fresh basil (optional) Kosher salt 1 pound orecchiete or other small cupped pasta such as shells, or penne Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving Heat tablespoons of the olive oil in a