Chicken Sausage Meatball And Broccoli Pasta Bowl

Name: Chicken Sausage Meatball And Broccoli Pasta Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons granulated (ground) garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds; 1 large egg; 1 cup unseasoned panko crumbs; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Putting it all together; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; The previously cooked meatballs; 2 cups chicken broth divided (1/1); 10 ounces dry penne pasta; 5 heaping cups of small, fresh broccoli florets; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for serving

Servings: persons

For the meatballs
1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons granulated (ground) garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds
1 large egg
1 cup unseasoned panko crumbs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Putting it all together
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
The previously cooked meatballs
2 cups chicken broth divided (1/1)
10 ounces dry penne pasta
5 heaping cups of small, fresh broccoli florets
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan for serving

1
Combine all ingredients except the oil thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
2
After refrigeration, roll the mix into smallish (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, in batches if necessary. Remove the meatballs to drain on paper towels. Leave the drippings in the skillet.
3
Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to the reserved drippings in the skillet and saute the garlic and crushed red pepper for about a minute until fragrant. Add the meatballs and one cup of the chicken broth. Turn off the heat while you prepare the pasta and broccoli.
4
Begin cooking the penne in a large pot per package directions but add the second cup of chicken broth to the pasta water. The penne takes 10 to 11 minutes to cook. At about the 8 minute mark, add the broccoli florets to the cooking pasta and cook about 3 minutes more. While the pasta is cooking, start heating the meatballs in the skillet over medium heat.
5
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup or two of the pasta liquid, and stir the mixture into the skillet of meatballs. Add some of the pasta liquid if needed to loosen everything up. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with the Parmesan.

1068

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs, 1 pound ground chicken, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons granulated (ground) garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken Sausage Meatball And Broccoli Pasta Bowl falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!