Name: Barilla Farfalle Pasta with Broccoli, Pesto and Italian Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Farfalle pasta; 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, crumbled; 6 cups broccoli florets; 1 jar fresh basil pesto; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, in 1/2-inch balls; Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Barilla Farfalle Pasta with Broccoli, Pesto and Italian Sausage

35 minutes

Quick and Easy Recipes Broccoli Cheese Basil Meat Pork/Sausage Classic Blue Box Short

You've got an easy weeknight dinner here, all wrapped up in a neat little bow! The spicy Italian turkey sausage cooks quickly, making it a convenient choice for busy nights. Pair it with beautifully bow-shaped, al dente Barilla Farfalle pasta, fresh broccoli, savoury pesto and creamy mozzarella cheese, and you have a gorgeous pasta dish to present to friends and family.

Ingredients

5 servings

1 boxBarilla Farfalle pasta

1/2 lbItalian turkey sausage, crumbled

6 cupsbroccoli florets

1 jarfresh basil pesto

8 ozfresh mozzarella cheese, in 1/2-inch balls

Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add salt to taste and the Barilla Farfalle pasta; stir gently. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and drain well.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat pesto over medium-low heat until heated through; toss with pasta. Add the sausage to the Barilla Farfalle pasta, along with the mozzarella cheese.

Step 4

To serve, garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Step 5

Optional: Vary this simple dinner with cauliflower or peas instead of broccoli, or marinara sauce rather than basil pesto.

Farfalle

Bowtie pasta, also known as Farfalle, hails from the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions of Northern Italy. Its unique shape makes it perfect for catching chunky sauces and vegetables, adding a touch of elegance to dishes like pasta salads and casseroles.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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