Sausage Broccoli Pasta

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Sausage Broccoli Pasta

Sausage Broccoli Pasta is a quick and easy dinner recipe that your whole family will love. It is made in just 30 minutes but with the most amazing flavors.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 481kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for salting pasta water
1/2 pound pasta shells cooked according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water before draining
1 pound broccoli 3 small heads or 4 cups florets, cut into small florets
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for topping
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound Italian pork sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Please note that a big reason of why this dinner is so quick is because we multitask during it. Read through the whole recipe before you start.
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining, and adding 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt with the dry pasta.
1/2 pound pasta shells
While the water is coming to a boil, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Cut the broccoli, mince the garlic, and shred the cheese.
1 pound broccoli, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add in the sausage and break up, browning it.
2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 pound Italian pork sausage
Once in the sausage is browned, add the broccoli, pasta water, and a teaspoon of salt. Cook until the broccoli is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes.
1 pound broccoli, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Toss with the cooked pasta. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
1/2 pound pasta shells, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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