Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

INGREDIENTS

bunches broccoli rabe, stems trimmed

1 lb

orecchiette pasta

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

turkey Italian-style sausage, casings removed

garlic cloves, minced

dried crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan

1/2 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

small onion, chopped

2 cloves

garlic, chopped

stalk celery, chopped

carrot, chopped

2 32 ounce cans

crushed tomatoes

to 6 basil leaves

dried bay leaves

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, optional