Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli

Cavatelli with broccoli and sausage is a hot and spicy crowd pleaser!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 548 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
• 1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fry sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess grease from the skillet.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in hot oil until golden. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Add broccoli 3 minutes before the cooking time ends; drain with pasta.

Step 4

Toss together sausage, garlic olive oil, cavatelli, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl. Season with red pepper flakes.