Pasta, Greens and Beans With or Without Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta I used orecchiette pasta
• 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage sliced in half inch pieces, optional
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
• 1 bunch greens broccoli rabe, chopped and stalks removed, about 5 to 6 cups
• 1 cup white wine vegetable broth can be substituted
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 15 ounces white cannellini beans rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 cups pasta water reserved
• salt
• pepper
• Italian cheese Grated, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories : 590 calories
• Carbohydrate : 71 grams
• Cholesterol : 35 milligrams
• Fat : 22 grams
• Fiber : 7 grams
• Protein : 22 grams
• SaturatedFat : 6 grams
• Sodium : 940 milligrams
• Sugar : 7 grams