Sausage Broccoli Creamy Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

A comforting blend of sausage, broccoli, and creamy Parmesan sauce tossed with pasta for an easy meal.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Sauce liquids and seasonings

01 - 180 ml half and half
02 - 300 ml chicken broth
03 - 5 ml hot sauce
04 - 5 ml Dijon mustard
05 - 5 ml soy sauce
06 - 2.5 ml onion powder
07 - 2.5 ml dried oregano
08 - 2.5 ml dried basil
09 - 2.5 ml dried parsley
10 - 1.25 ml garlic salt

→ Proteins and fats

11 - 15 ml olive oil
12 - 450 g ground sausage
13 - 180 ml dry white wine
14 - 45 g unsalted butter
15 - 45 g all-purpose flour
16 - 15 g softened cream cheese
17 - 75 g grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables and starch

18 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
19 - 225 g medium shell pasta
20 - 300 g broccoli florets
21 - 10 ml fresh lemon juice

→ Seasonings

22 - Red pepper flakes, to taste
23 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Combine half and half, chicken broth, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley, and garlic salt in a large measuring cup. Set aside and measure remaining ingredients before starting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sausage, crumble and cook until fully browned, approximately 7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Turn off heat.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil in preparation for cooking pasta.
04 - Return skillet to medium heat. Pour in white wine and use a silicone spatula to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer until wine is reduced by half, around 4 minutes.
05 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook briefly for 1 minute. Melt butter, then gradually whisk in flour. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until raw flour aroma dissipates.
06 - Add pasta to boiling water and set timer to prevent overcooking. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 to 5 minutes if fresh, or 2 to 4 minutes if frozen. Drain pasta and broccoli once tender.
07 - Slowly add the reserved sauce mixture to the skillet in small increments, stirring constantly to maintain sauce thickness. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
08 - Stir in softened cream cheese until combined. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously. Partially cover the skillet to keep sauce warm while pasta and broccoli finish cooking.
09 - Add drained pasta, broccoli, and cooked sausage to the sauce. Stir thoroughly to heat through evenly. Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice, then season with red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve promptly.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Select your preferred sausage type—hot, sweet, or mild—for desired flavor. Italian sausage is an excellent choice.
02 - Any dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio complements the sauce well.
03 - Substitute alternative pasta shapes such as penne or rotini if desired.
04 - Adjust broccoli cooking times depending on whether fresh or frozen, to maintain optimal texture.

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