Description
This One-Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Pasta recipe is a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love. With the perfect balance of savory smoked sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese, this dish is a comforting and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage:
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds;
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon;
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced;
Broccoli:
2 cups small florets;
Chicken Broth:
2 cups;
Milk:
1 cup;
Pasta:
8 oz penne or rotini;
Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon;
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon;
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon;
Cheddar Cheese:
1 1/2 cups shredded;
Parsley:
chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Sausage: Add sausage, cook until browned.
- Sauté Garlic: Add garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in broccoli, broth, milk, pasta, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- You can use frozen broccoli—add it in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- For extra creaminess, stir in cream cheese.
- Works well with any short pasta shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
