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Simple Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

This easy sausage and broccoli pasta uses only a handful of everyday ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 1 (17.6 oz/500g package) Italian sausages cut into small pieces (or crumble it)
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  2. Prep your sausage. Add it to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until it's browned and mostly cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli. Cover the pan and cook for 4 minutes. 
  4. Stir in the garlic.
  5. Add in the half-and-half. Let it bubble for a couple of minutes, ensuring the brown bits at the bottom of the pan are scraped into the sauce. Test if broccoli is cooked to your liking. If not, cook a bit longer.
  6. Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with salt & pepper and red pepper flakes as needed. Once the pasta is done, drain it and toss it with the sauce. Enjoy immediately.