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Roasted Broccoli and Sausage Pasta

Servings: 6
Author: Michelle De La Cerda
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta (sturdy noodle like Elicoidali, Penne, or Rigatoni); cooked according to package directions plus some pasta water
  • 1 bunch (2 heads) broccoli; cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-18 oz package Italian sausage (sweet, mild, or hot; 5-6 links); casings removed
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese; grated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes as an optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Clean and cut broccoli into florets, place in a zip seal bag.
  2. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, seal and shake.
  3. Place a baking sheet and roast in a pre-heated 400° for about 30 minutes, but begin checking and watching it after 20 minutes.
  4. Bring a pot of water to boil, salt it and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  5. In a large pan or skillet, add the olive oil and sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  6. Remove the casings from the sausage and crumble into the cooking onions; cook about 5 minutes or until the sausage is cooked through.
  7. Once the pasta is done, add it by spoonfuls, mostly drained, but with water still clinging to it to the sausage, mix well.
  8. Add 1/4 of the cheese, mix well.
  9. If needed, add some pasta water, 1/8 of a cup at a time, then add the remaining cheese.
  10. If the pan will accommodate, stir in the roasted broccoli, if not, transfer for a large bowl and toss the pasta, sausage, and broccoli together.
  11. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed for taste, add red pepper flakes if using.
  12. Serve and enjoy