1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound spicy Italian-style chicken or pork sausage
1 pound broccoli rabe, coarse stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated with a Microplane (about 2 teaspoons)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth
3 cups whole wheat or regular dried orecchiette
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
Homemade or store-bought breadcrumbs