Dinner Tonight: Orecchiette with Sausage, Broccoli, and Caramelized Garlic

4 tablespoon olive oil

3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

3/4 pound orecchiette pasta, or substitute another short pasta such as penne

4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

Salt to taste

8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

3 scallions, both white and light green parts, thinly sliced