sausage and broccoli pasta
Here’s to quick & delicious dinners! This Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Pasta is another dish that can be whipped up in practically the same amount of time that it takes to boil the pasta.
Servings: 4
Calories: 768kcal
Equipment
- pot
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 lb. broccoli florets
- 1 lb. bow tie pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions (boil for 7-10 minutes or until al dente). Drain in a colander.
- While the pasta is cooking, begin the rest of the dish. Mince the garlic. Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute more.
- Squeeze the Italian sausage out of the casing into the skillet. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Saute until cooked through. Add the broccoli to the skillet and saute for 3-5 minutes or just until the broccoli is tender.
- When the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the skillet with the sausage and broccoli. Stir to coat it in the garlic and red pepper infused oil. Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, stir, and serve warm!
Nutrition
Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg