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Creamy Sausage Broccoli Pasta: A 35-Minute Comfort Feast

creamy sausage broccoli pasta
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A creamy and comforting pasta dish with smoked sausage and broccoli in a cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to the package directions.
  2. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot with the pasta.
  3. Drain the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides.
  6. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  7. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk until smooth.
  10. Add the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.
  11. Stir until the sauce is creamy and the cheese is fully melted.
  12. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and browned sausage to the skillet.
  13. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
  14. Serve warm in bowls.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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