Bring a large pot of boiling water to the boil.

Wash the broccolini then cut the stalks into ½ inch pieces leaving the florets at the top whole. Set aside.

Peel the sausages and break them up with a fork or your hands. Set aside.

Peel and slice the garlic and add to a large skillet or sauté pan along with the oil. Place the skillet over medium heat until the garlic starts to become fragrant and sizzle.

Then add the sausage meat, frying and breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink and is beginning to brown.

When the water is boiling, salt liberally (approximately 2 tablespoons) and add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. In the last three minutes add the chopped broccolini. Before draining, reserve a cup of water. Drain the pasta and broccolini then add to the pan of sausage.

Stir the pasta, broccolini and sausage well adding the Pecorino Romano cheese and some of the reserved pasta water if it seems dry. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lots more Pecorino Romano cheese.