Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water until just tender, 4 to 5 min

Rinse rabe with cold water and set aside

Cook pasta until aldente

Cook sausage in a skillet

Add shallots and garlic to pan cook until tender

Take 1 1/2 cups of pasta water and add to skillet heat to boiling

Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in rabe, parmesan and salt and pepper. Serve