Cavatelli With Broccoli And Sausage Recipe

Name: Cavatelli With Broccoli And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta; 1 head broccoli, large 1 1/2 pounds; 8 ounces sausage meat, ground and mild; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional); 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste (optional); 1 cup cheese, grated (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta
1 head broccoli, large 1 1/2 pounds
8 ounces sausage meat, ground and mild
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste (optional)
1 cup cheese, grated (optional)

1
Fill large pot or Dutch Oven half way full of water and add salt if desired. When water is boiling add pasta, stir often, and cook to al dente. Set aside one cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Do not rinse pasta.
2
Wash and dry broccoli, trim and peel stems, cut into florets.
3
Over medium heat in large skillet, brown and mash ground sausage into bite size pieces. Transfer sausage to a large serving bowl and add broccoli, oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to pan. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Add chicken broth and cook another 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
4
Add mixture to sausage that was set aside. Add reserved pasta cooking water as needed to add moisture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add grated cheese if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta, 1 head broccoli, large 1 1/2 pounds, 8 ounces sausage meat, ground and mild, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cavatelli With Broccoli And Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cavatelli With Broccoli And Sausage

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