Sausage-Broccoli Pasta

Name: Sausage-Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
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)

Getting reviews...

Level: Easy
Total: 35 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: Serves: 6

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

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

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.