Beef / Pork

Sausage Broccoli Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Sausage Broccoli Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Sausage Broccoli Pasta makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Sausage Broccoli Pasta are:

1 lb ground Italian Sausage
1 lb Penne pasta, dry
1 lb broccoli cuts, frozen
1/2 cup Olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups half & half or whipping cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Here is how you make Sausage Broccoli Pasta:

In skillet, combine sausage, onion & garlic & cook in olive until sausage is browned & onion is translucent. In the meantime, following package instructions cook pasta for approximately 11 minutes before adding cooked hot broccoli. (I usually microwave the broccoli for 6 minutes) Boil the broccoli & pasta together until done - about 3 - 5 minutes. Drain & cover.When meat mixture is cooked through, add cream or half n half, then stir constantly until thick & bubbly. Pour over pasta & broccoli, then stir together. Lightly toss in grated parmesan if desired.Makes 8 one-cup servings.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PETENPETE.

The nutritional information for Sausage Broccoli Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 533.7

• Total Fat: 28.0 g
• Cholesterol: 68.2 mg
• Sodium: 477.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 50.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Protein: 14.1 g