30 minute Broccolini and Sausage Pasta

30 minute Broccolini and sausage pasta

This is one of the easiest 30 minute lunch or dinner recipes.

I shared this 30 minute broccolini and sausage pasta recipe last year using pancetta and orecchiette shaped pasta.

This recipe is basically the same. I Am just using Italian sausage instead of the pancetta and cavatelli shaped pasta instead of the orecchiette.

30 minute broccolini and sausage pasta variations

If you want to make this 30 minute broccolini and sausage pasta healthier you can substitute the pork sausage for chicken sausage.

In this broccolini and sausage pasta recipe I used mild Italian sausage you can use spicey if that fits your taste.

This recipe works well with regular broccoli too or a combination of both broccolini or broccoli.

One more thing the pasta water adds creaminess to sauces. I usually save more pasta water than the recipe calls for, just in case the sauce is too dry.

If you make this 30 minute broccolini and sausage recipe please let me know how it works out for you.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lbs. small shaped pasta
  • 2 links Italian sausage
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • 1/2 chopped yellow onion
  • 1 Tbls. minced garlic
  • 1 Tbls. hot pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups pasta water
  • Grated parmesan
  • Italian parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook your pasta el dente reserving 2 cups of the pasta water
  2. In 2 tablespoons of olive oil saute the onion and garlic until soft and just beginning to brown
  3. Add the Italian sausage breaking it up with a wooden spoon until brown
  4. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock or white wine. Simmer for a few minutes
  5. Add the broccolini mix to absorb the sausage and pan flavorings.
  6. Add the reserved pasta water simmer until broccolini is crisp tender
  7. Toss the pasta into the sauce adjust your flavoring with salt and pepper
  8. Grate parmesan cheese over the top, sprinkle with Italian parsley and ENJOY!!!!