Italian Sausage And Broccoli Pasta
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Sausage Pasta with broccoli! Juicy Italian sausage, tender broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in a savory, garlic-infused sauce. It's a hearty, flavorful dish that's quick to make and sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Orecchiette Pasta
- 16 oz Mild Italian Sausage
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 Shallot diced (about ¼ cup)
- ½ tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional depending on heat preference
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette in a pot of boiling water. Set a timer for 9 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, brown the sausage in a pan over medium heat, which should take about 3-4 minutes
- To the sausage, add the diced shallot and sauté for 2 minutes. Then, stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using.
- When the pasta has about 4 minutes left to cook, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water. Let them cook for 2 minutes.
- Using a strainer or ladle, transfer the broccoli from the pot to the pan with the sausage. Stir to mix well.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted and coats the pasta evenly.
- Add the cheesy pasta to the pan with the sausage and broccoli. Mix everything together to distribute the flavors.
Notes
Choose high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor. You can use either mild or spicy sausage based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 870kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 31gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1109mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1402IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 3mg
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