Bowties with Broccoli and Sausage |
|
 |
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
Ingredients:
1 head broccoli, stalks removed, cut into small florets (about 6 cups, loosely packed) |
salt and pepper |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4 sweet or hot italian sausages (1 1/4 lb.) |
1 pound bowtie pasta (farfalle) |
1/3 cup pimiento strips (2 oz.) |
1/2 cup grated parmesan (2 oz.), plus extra for serving |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and return to a boil. Cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a bowl. Add salt, pepper and olive oil. Mash roughly with a fork.
2. Remove casings from sausages and crumble meat into a large skillet. (Or cut into slices and brown sausages in casings.) Add 1/4 cup water and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until water has evaporated, fat is rendered and sausage is no longer pink anywhere, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. In a pot of boiling salted water, prepare pasta according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta well and return to pot. Add broccoli, sausage, pimiento, Parmesan and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to mix well. Serve with extra Parmesan.
|
|