Orecchiette with broccoli rabe (rapini) and sausage is a classic southern Italian dish that I have loved for years. This is my spin on the classic that trades Gemelli for orecchiette for its more toothsome bite, adds plump golden raisins for little pockets of sweetness, and pine nuts for a vein of earthy crunch. To assuage the kid's palates, I make mine with sweet Italian sausage amped with a touch of red pepper flakes. If you prefer it a bit spicier, by all means substitute hot Italian sausage.

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