Spring – Pasta With Sausage Meatballs

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs
• Add the broccolini during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccolini.
• Meanwhile, roll the sausage meat into about 20 small meatballs.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels. Pour off any drippings from the skillet.
• Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add the pasta, broccolini and meatballs.
• Whisk the egg with the reserved cooking water in a small bowl, then add to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the pasta among bowls.
• Sprinkle with the cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Recipe adapted courtesy Food Network