Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

(can be made in 30 minutes or less)

Tonight, we went with a healthier option and decided to eat chicken sausage instead of the normal pork or beef sausage. I would say that the chicken sausage was good but I think this recipe would be a lot more yummy with pork sausage links. Either way, this meal is delicious and very light meal.

What do you need:

• 12 ounces rigatoni
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion sliced (we did not include the onion but the recipe calls for it)
• 6 ounces fully cooked chicken sausage links, sliced
• 1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems sliced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return into the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, tossing until browned 2-3 minutes more.
3. Add the broccoli and 1 1/4 cups water to the skillet and simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender, 5-6 minutes.
4. Add the sausage mixture and Parmesan to the pasta and toss to combine.

-I cooked the links for about 2 minutes and then removed them and cut them up into small pieces and then threw back into the skillet. I wanted to make sure they were completely cooked.


*Add a side salad and enjoy this yummy meal. Heck, why not treat yourself to a glass of white wine.*

Enjoy a couple of pictures and let me know how you think I did....

Recipe can be found in the cookbook called "Real Simple Dinner Tonight: Done!"
Pasta Section, page 269
Hands-on time: 20 minutes/total time: 20 minutes