Ingredients
- 8-10 oz dry small shell pasta
- 1 lb ground Italian pork sausage mild or hot
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Dice broccoli into small florets
- Remove sausage from casings
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, generously salt it and cook pasta as per package directions
- 3 minutes before the pasta is ready, add broccoli directly into the pot
- In a large skillet add a splash of oil, sausage and cook it until no longer pink
- Continue cooking the sausage until the pieces start to get crispy
- Lower the heat and add diced garlic, cook for another minute
- Reserve a cup of pasta water then drain the broccoli and pasta
- Add broccoli and pasta into the skillet with the sausage
- Add parmesan cheese, butter and 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- Stir well until a sauce is formed and simmer for another 2 minutes
- Serve with black pepper and option to sprinkle with chili flakes for extra heat
Notes
- Let the sausage really crisp up then once you add the remainder of the ingredients to the pan, make sure to scrape the bottom to get those delicious crispy bits mixed into your sauce.
- If it's too thick, add another splash of pasta water.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 26gFat: 31g