One Pot Sausage, Broccoli & Parmesan Pasta

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large wide pot or deep skillet over medium-high.
  2. 2Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until well browned and fat has rendered.
  3. 3Optional: Stir in red pepper flakes and cook 15–30 seconds.
  4. 4Add pasta and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
  5. 5Reduce to a strong simmer and cook, stirring often, until pasta is almost al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 9–11 minutes.
  6. 6Add broccoli, stir, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
  7. 7Turn off heat.
  8. 8Stir in Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 3 cups pasta (whatever type you like, I used shells)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, cut small
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.75 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Equipment

large wide potdeep skillet

Tips

  • Any pasta works.
  • The broth turns into the sauce.