Sausage And Broccoli Noodles

By Natasha Bull This easy sausage and broccoli pasta uses only a handful of everyday ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Prep: 10 minutes mins Cook: 20 minutes mins Total: 30 minutes mins Servings: 4

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• 1 (17.6 oz/500g package) Italian sausages cut into small pieces (or crumble it)
• 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• Salt & pepper to taste

1. Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
2. Prep your sausage. Add it to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until it's browned and mostly cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli. Cover the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
4. Stir in the garlic.
5. Add in the half-and-half. Let it bubble for a couple of minutes, ensuring the brown bits at the bottom of the pan are scraped into the sauce. Test if broccoli is cooked to your liking. If not, cook a bit longer.
6. Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with salt & pepper and red pepper flakes as needed. Once the pasta is done, drain it and toss it with the sauce. Enjoy immediately.