Italian Sausage and Broccoli Casarecce
A comforting Italian dish featuring savory sausage, fresh broccoli, and casarecce pasta in a creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Large stainless-steel skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 10 oz broccoli florets chopped into small pieces
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil + 2 tablespoons of the oil
- 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 oz parmesan freshly grated (about 1 cup)
- 10 oz casarecce pasta
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into small florets to ensure quick sautéing.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage and let it brown.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Sauté the broccoli in the remaining fat for about 3 minutes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the casarecce pasta according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine the sausage and pasta with the sautéed mixture, adding parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, consider using plant-based sausage. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.