Sausage Pasta Thing

Name: Sausage Pasta Thing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb mild sausage; 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 lb broccoli floret; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by nixlyn

"Much like http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pasta-broccoli-rabe-sausage, but modified to suit my picky kids."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb mild sausage
2 minced garlic cloves
2 ¹⁄₂ cups chicken broth
¹⁄₈ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb broccoli floret
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ¹⁄₂ cups finely grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper

directions

Cook pasta according to package.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add sausage, crumbling and cooking until browned.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the broth and red pepper and bring to a boil.
Add the broccoli, cover, and cook until tender (do not overcook, or you'll end up with mush).
Stir in the butter and cheese then cook until the sauce thickens a little (2 minutes or so).
Add it to the drained pasta, mix, season with salt/pepper.
Eat!