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Sausage and Broccoli Whole Wheat Pasta

Italian sausage, broccoli and garlic tossed with whole wheat pasta and parmesan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz whole wheat pasta
• 12 oz italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cup broccoli, small florets
• 4 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup parmesan, grated

Steps

1. Boil the pasta in salted water, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water and drain.
2. Meanwhile, brown the sausage in the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until it reaches 160 F (71 C), about 7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and pepper flakes for 1 minute, then pour in the broth and simmer 2 minutes.
4. Add the pasta and broccoli and toss with the parmesan and a splash of pasta water.