Recipe courtesy of Jimmy Dean
Sausage-Broccoli Pasta
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: Serves: 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups coarsely chopped broccoli rabe or small broccoli florets
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into thin strips
1 (9.6-ounce) package Jimmy Dean(R) Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles
6 ounces cellentani or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add broccoli and tomatoes; mix well. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
- Stir in the sausage, pasta, cheese, pine nuts, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring just to a simmer, stirring constantly; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
- Serve topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Cook’s Note
Substitute 1 package Jimmy Dean Regular Flavor Pork Sausage Roll for the crumbles. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until hot, stirring frequently; drain. Return sausage to skillet and proceed with the recipe as written.
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Show:
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