Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli
A delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish with rich flavors of sausage and fresh broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Add for extra spice
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1 head broccoli (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast Can substitute with grated Parmesan cheese if desired
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Cook the farfalle according to the package directions, adding the broccoli to the pot 4 minutes before straining.
Browning Sausage
- Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage meat and brown it, breaking it into small pieces until golden brown.
Making Sauce
- Add olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat and continue cooking until the pasta is ready. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before straining the pasta and broccoli.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the cooked broccoli and farfalle to the skillet, then add 1/4 cup of pasta water at a time until the sauce reaches the right consistency.
- Stir in the nutritional yeast before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use turkey or chicken sausage. Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor. This dish can be customized by adding other vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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