Broccoli Sausage Pasta

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 360 gBow tie pasta
• 300 gBroccoli
• 340 gSweet italian sausage link
• 12 gGarlic
• 1 gCayenne pepper
• 42 gButter
• 240 gChicken broth
• 60 gParmesan cheese
• 30 mlOlive oil

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, large pot, serving bowl, serving spoon, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather all ingredients and tools, cut broccoli into small florets, mince the garlic, and slice the sweet Italian sausage links. · 5 min

   What to look for: pasta tender but firm

2. 2
   Cook pasta

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat and add the bow tie pasta, stirring briefly to prevent sticking. · 10 min

   What to look for: pasta floating and water boiling

3. 3
   Brown sausage

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sweet Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into bite-size pieces. · 5 min

   When it is done: Sausage should reach 71°C and show no pink in the center.

4. 4
   Build sauce

   Add broccoli florets, minced garlic, butter, chicken broth, and cayenne pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine with the sausage. · 3 min

   What to look for: butter melted and broccoli brightening

5. 5
   Simmer sauce

   Bring the skillet contents to a boil, then reduce to medium-high heat and cook uncovered to slightly reduce the sauce. · 5 min

   What to look for: sauce gently bubbling and thickening

6. 6
   Combine pasta

   Drain the pasta and add it to a serving bowl, then add the broccoli sausage mixture and grated Parmesan cheese, tossing to coat evenly. · 2 min

   What to look for: pasta evenly coated with sauce

7. 7
   Serve dish

   Serve the broccoli sausage pasta hot, dividing evenly among plates. · 1 min

   What to look for: cheese melted slightly