Name: Broccoli, Sausage and Pasta Ears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette (pasta ears) or 1 lb bow tie pasta; 2 lbs broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, sliced into bite sized pieces; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 -3 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Here's a quick dish thats very tasty and filling-a great spring dish when broccoli is in!

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ingredients

1 lb orecchiette (pasta ears) or 1 lb bow tie pasta
2 lbs broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, sliced into bite sized pieces
3 cloves garlic
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -3 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil and add pasta.
Meanwhile heat olive oil over medium high heat and quickly cook the sausage.
Add the broccoli, garlic, butter and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce to medium high and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, reducing sauce.
Drain pasta and pour into a serving bowl.
Add the broccoli mixture and cheese, tossing well.
Serve.

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review by Chef TanyaW

9/29/2015

This was really a quick, delicious dinner. I used the pasta I had on hand, which was rotini (and I used about 12 ounces since I prefer a lower ratio of pasta). Thanks!

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review by Cooks4love

3/21/2013

Great recipe. Easy and fast to put together. Packed with flavor. I used hot Italian sausage because that's what I had on hand and omitted the cayenne pepper - delicious! I could see using broccoli rab instead of broccoli. I think the recipe is very adaptable and you could also substitute chicken, shrimp or other seafood, bacon or other good ham in place of the sausage. I noticed my husband took the leftovers for lunch today, so that really says it's good!

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tweak by Cooks4love

3/21/2013

Great recipe. Easy and fast to put together. Packed with flavor. I used hot Italian sausage because that's what I had on hand and omitted the cayenne pepper - delicious! I could see using broccoli rab instead of broccoli. I think the recipe is very adaptable and you could also substitute chicken, shrimp or other seafood, bacon or other good ham in place of the sausage. I noticed my husband took the leftovers for lunch today, so that really says it's good!

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review by Tys Kitchen

2/8/2012

I have made twice, and both times leftovers disappeared before morning. First time used a tin of beef broth and second time used a tin of chicken broth, we like the beef better. I did drain sausages before adding broth. Both times used frozen broccoli which really makes this a fast meal. This is a really easy meal.

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review by kpkleiner

1/13/2012

Great recipe! Made it last week for dinner and my son is still asking for me to make it again and to make sure that there is enough for leftovers! I wouldn't change a thing.

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