PREP TIME: 5 MINS | COOK TIME: 15 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS | SERVINGS: 8
Are you looking for an amazing weeknight dinner? Look no further as this sausage, broccoli pasta is a great option! Made in a single pot, with minimal ingredients, and ready in under twenty minutes – this delicious pasta meal hits all the right spots! Penne pasta, Italian sausage, and broccoli florets tossed in a tasty creamy Parmesan sauce. Enjoy this pasta dish with a simple side salad or crust bread for a complete, filling meal that your entire family will love! Make sure to give this easy recipe a try very soon. It’s a game-changer!
Ingredients
1 pound ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 tbsp butter, divided
1 pound uncooked penne pasta
4 c. water
1 c. heavy cream
1 head of broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
How to make One-Pot Sausage Broccoli Pasta
Step 1: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the sausage to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. To a paper towel-lined plate, transfer the sausage when done. Set aside.
Step 2: To the same skillet, add the penne pasta, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Bring everything to a boil and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring often. Next, add the chopped broccoli along with the heavy cream. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the rest of the 4 tbsp butter, Parmesan cheese, and sausage. Cook further until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is smooth. This takes an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the sausage, broccoli pasta right away with extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Sodium: 1005mg, Calcium: 223mg, Vitamin C: 69mg, Vitamin A: 1238IU, Sugar: 3g, Fiber: 4g, Potassium: 548mg, Cholesterol: 114mg, Calories: 653 kcal, Saturated Fat: 20g, Fat: 41g, Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 49g, Iron: 2mg
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
- 4 c. water
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the sausage to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. To a paper towel-lined plate, transfer the sausage when done. Set aside.
Step 2: To the same skillet, add the penne pasta, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Bring everything to a boil and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring often. Next, add the chopped broccoli along with the heavy cream. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the rest of the 4 tbsp butter, Parmesan cheese, and sausage. Cook further until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is smooth. This takes an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the sausage, broccoli pasta right away with extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
