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Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Sausage

This Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Sausage is a creamy, citrus-infused pasta dish featuring tender rotini, sautéed broccoli, and savory chicken sausage in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Finished with toasted pine nuts for a subtle crunch and bright lemon zest for freshness, this dish is a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.

20 min

Prep Time

20 min

Total Time

20 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

Pantry

  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts

  • 1 lb Rotini Pasta

  • 1 Lemon

Fridge and Freezer

  • ½ cup Cream

  • 1 package Chicken Sausages

  • 1 tbs Butter

  • 1 head Broccoli

  • 1 tbs minced Garlic

  • ½ cup Parmesan

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Wash and dry the lemon. Zest it then cut it in half. Wash and cut the broccoli.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package until al dente.

  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the Parmesan cheese.

  5. Meanwhile, brown the sausages in a pan over medium-high heat until heated through (sausages are pre-cooked).

  6. Drain the pasta and then combine it with the sauce, tossing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the sausages.

  7. Divide into 6 servings. Top pasta with sausages and pine nuts. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

*Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting gluten-free pasta.

<ul><li>See how to cut broccoli here: https://youtu.be/Y9omkxfVZGo?si=KTcqeh97mSq2brg3</li></ul>

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