Creamy Sausage Broccoli Pasta (Printable Version)
A tasty combo of sausage, broccoli, and creamy Parmesan sauce tossed with pasta for a simple dinner.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Liquids and flavorings
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300 ml chicken stock
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180 ml half and half cream
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2.5 ml dried basil leaves
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5 ml soy sauce
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1.25 ml garlic salt
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2.5 ml onion powder
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5 ml Dijon mustard
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2.5 ml dried oregano
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2.5 ml dried parsley
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5 ml hot sauce
→ Fats and protein
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45 g softened cream cheese
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15 ml olive oil
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450 g ground Italian sausage
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180 ml white dry wine
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75 g shredded Parmesan
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45 g unsalted butter
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45 g plain flour
→ Pasta and veggies
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225 g shell pasta of medium size
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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300 g broccoli florets
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10 ml juice from fresh lemon
→ Spices
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Black pepper freshly ground, as you like
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Red chili flakes, add more if you want spice
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Put half and half, chicken stock, hot sauce, Dijon, soy sauce, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley and garlic salt in a big measuring cup. Set it aside and get the rest of the stuff ready before moving on.
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Warm olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Toss in the ground sausage and break it up while cooking until fully browned, about 7 minutes. Take it off the heat and set aside.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a full boil so it's ready for the pasta.
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Put the pan back on medium heat. Pour in the white wine and use a silicone spatula to scrape up the cooked bits stuck to the pan. Let the wine simmer down to half, about 4 minutes.
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Add chopped garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute. Melt the butter next, then slowly whisk in flour. Keep stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until you don’t smell raw flour anymore.
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Drop pasta into boiling water and set a timer so it doesn’t cook too long. Throw in broccoli florets near the end — 3 to 5 minutes if fresh, or 2 to 4 minutes if frozen. Drain both once tender.
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Add the sauce mixture you set aside in small amounts, stirring the whole time so it thickens well. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat.
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Mix in the softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add Parmesan cheese while stirring. Cover the pan partially to keep the sauce warm as pasta and broccoli finish cooking.
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Stir drained pasta, broccoli, and browned sausage into the sauce to warm everything evenly. Take off the heat, mix in fresh lemon juice, then add chili flakes and black pepper to your liking. Serve right away.
# Helpful Tips:
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Pick your favorite sausage type — spicy, sweet, or mild. Italian sausage works great here.
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Use any dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc; they all work well.
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Feel free to swap shell pasta with penne or rotini if you want.
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Adjust how long you cook broccoli depending on if it’s fresh or frozen so it stays just right.