Pasta with sausage and broccoli. Sautéed sausage and broccoli mixed with farfalle pasta and finished with red pepper flakes.
Welcome to the second recipe in our Pasta with Sausage series of recipes. In this version, Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli, we are using broccoli and onions to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for peas and marinara sauce. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Pasta with Sausage.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli
Preparing the Farfalle:
- Prepare the farfalle according to the instructions on the package.
Preparing the Sausage:
- While the Farfalle is cooking. Begin by removing the sausage from the castings. Next, in a large skillet on high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic until golden (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce to medium heat and add in the sliced onion and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the sausage and sauté for 5 minutes to brown, while mixing thoroughly and breaking up the sausage.
- The below picture shows you what the sausage should look like before moving on to adding in the broccoli.
Bringing the Recipe Together
- Continuing on medium heat add in the broccoli and vegetable stock and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- The below picture shows you what the dish looks like before adding in the farfalle. If you like you broccoli on the softer side, add in a few extra minutes of cooking at this step.
- Finally, add in the cooked farfalle and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 more minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
- The picture below shows you what the dish should look like after the farfalle is added and has been cooked for 2 minutes.
How To Serve Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli:
- Place the pasta with sausage and broccoli in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese.
This pasta with sausage and broccoli recipe comes together quickly and is great for a 30 minute weekday dinner after a full day of work. You can save some time if you clean and cut the broccoli into florets ahead of time. I hope you enjoy this dish. Comment below and let us know your thoughts.
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The Recipe
Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 lb farfalle
- 16 oz. sweet sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp. cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparing the Farfalle:
- Prepare the farfalle according to the instructions on the package.
Preparing the Sausage:
- While the Farfalle is cooking. Begin by removing the sausage from the castings. Next, in a large skillet on high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic until golden (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce to medium heat and add in the sliced onion and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the sausage and sauté for 5 minutes to brown, while mixing thoroughly and breaking up the sausage.
Bringing it All Together
- Continuing on medium heat add in the broccoli and vegetable stock and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add in the cooked farfalle and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 more minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve:
- Place the farfalle with sausage and broccoli in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Invent Your Recipe
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Invent Your Recipe:
Pasta is so versatile, I just love to prepare it every which way, with lots of different ingredients and flavors. For this dish, I leave the sausage as the focal point and let its flavor drive the dish. Or change our the sausage for chicken, pork, or beef. It is your choice.
Here is another great farfalle pasta recipe to try: Farfalle Pasta with Vegetables.
When you prepare this dish, pasta with sausage and broccoli, you can use many different vegetables instead of the broccoli. As more recipes in this series are posted you will see the different variety of ingredients I am using. Those can be an inspiration for you to create your own version of the base recipe, Pasta with Sausage.
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