Barilla® Collezione Penne with Broccoli Cream & Italian Sausage
Barilla® Collezione Penne with Broccoli Cream & Italian Sausage
35 minutes total / Calories 581
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Pork/Sausage
- Protein
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Collezione Penne is no longer available in the US. Barilla® Al Bronzo Penne can be substituted for penne pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Collezione Penne |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 1 | Pound spicy Italian sausage |
| 1/3 | Cup yellow onion, chopped |
| 3 | Cups broccoli florets |
| 2 | Cups chicken broth |
| ½ | Cup heavy cream |
| ½ | Cup Romano cheese, grated |
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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a small pot sauté onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broth, bring to a boil then add broccoli and cream. Cover and steam until broccoli is thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Let the broccoli cool down then puree in a blender until smooth, set aside.
Step 4
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté sausage with remaining olive oil until thoroughly cooked, add pasta cooking water and pasta, turn off the heat and fold in cheese.
Step 6
To serve: Place broccoli sauce on the plate topped with sausage penne.