Cavatelli with Broccoli and Sausage recipe

8 servings

1 pound spicy Italian sausage

1/2 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a medium skillet over medium heat, fry sausage until no longer pink; drain and reserve.

In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and saute garlic until golden.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add cavatelli and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Three minutes before the end of the cooking time, add broccoli; drain with pasta.

In a large serving bowl, toss together the sausage, olive oil and garlic, cavatelli and broccoli, red pepper, and Parmesan.