Broccoli and Sausage Casserole

Submitted by MaryT927

"Fresh broccoli & spicy turkey sausage combined with pasta serves up a tasty dish. I usually have to double it because everyone wants seconds!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 ounces hot Italian sausage (hot turkey sausage works well & less fat)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces ziti pasta
• 1 large head of broccoli
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat oven 350.
2. Boil water for Ziti
3. Lightly grease 13x9 casserole dish.
4. Cook sausage in pan, break up to small pieces.
5. Add butter and stir.
6. Sprinkle flour on and stir (2 minutes).
7. Pour in milk, stir constantly until smooth and thick.
8. Season w/salt and pepper.
9. Cook Ziti 5 minutes then add broccoli pieces & cook 3 more minutes.
10. Drain.
11. Stir ziti/broccoli w/sausage mixture.
12. Put all in casserole dish.
13. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
14. Bake 25 mins or until top is brown and bubbly.