One Pot Sausage Broccoli Pasta

Annalise, Completely Delicious

This satisfying dinner featuring creamy pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli and parmesan cheese comes together in one pot in less than 20 minutes.
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5 min Prep Time
20 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Servings: 4-6 servings

Servings: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy
  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and set aside.

Step 2

Add penne pasta, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and water to skillet and bring to a boil. Cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Add chopped broccoli and heavy cream and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter, parmesan cheese, and sausage, and cook 1-2 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese.