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Penne with Sausages and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta, uncooked

• 5 cloves garlic, sliced

• 12 oz Italian sausage, in bulk (removed from casing)

• 3 cups broccoli florets

• 1 cup water

• Parmesan cheese

What a delicious way to eat broccoli! While very simple to make, the flavors are complex and powerful.

Directions

• Cook penne pasta in rapidly boiling water until done. Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and sauté until the garlic turns brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Brown sausage in the same pan and cook until done through, about 10 minutes.
• Add broccoli and water to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. The sausage will be crumbly and mixed in with the broccoli.
• Transfer penne to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to thoroughly combine ingredients.
• Top with the crisp garlic bits and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.