Description
A delicious and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring smoked sausage, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Smoked Sausage:
- 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 12 oz short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Brown the smoked sausage in olive oil.
- Cook the Aromatics: Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the Liquids: Pour in chicken broth and milk, then add pasta, broccoli, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Melt the Cheese: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy.
- Serve: Let sit briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cut broccoli for convenience.
- You can substitute smoked turkey sausage or kielbasa.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
