QUICK GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA

Submitted by Corey G.

"Quick easy, creamy pasta made in one pan."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 lb turkey Italian sausage, fresh boneless chicken or 1/2 lb shrimp
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 12 ounces broccoli florets
• 8 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

directions

1. Brown Italian sausage, chicken or shrimp and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken broth, milk, diced tomatoes and fettuccine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 15 minutes add in broccoli and simmer 5 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
5. Add in cooked Italian sausage, chicken or shrimp and mix in well.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.