Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer Recipe

Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer Recipe Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

I created this meal when trying to use up a large head of broccoli. My family requests it at least once a week, which is handy because we always have the ingredients. —Lisa Montgomery, Elmira, Ontario

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Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
10 20 30

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 medium bunches broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the sausage, broccoli and onion for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley and sugar. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into the sausage mixture. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 544 calories, 32 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 1,395 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012, p59

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2012 by hagihok

Super Easy and tasty. I used turkey Kielbasa. Love It!

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2012 by mkfrazier

Delicious and easy to prepare. I wasn't too sure the sugar was going to be a good idea, but it provided a slight touch of sweetness that complemented the flavors very well. Thanks for a great recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by MariLane

Very easy -- makes a LOT! I used frozen broccoli and turkey sausage. The onion provides nice flavor. I might try adding garlic or other seasonings next time for variety.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by smstillinger

Very easy to prepare. My kids liked it. My husband thought it was a little bland. I will add some minced garlic next time.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by colleyho

This recipe was very simple and easy to prepare. You could get a hint of Italian with the addition of the basil. It makes a large batch and was more than enough for my hubby and myself. I could see this easily feeding a family of four with no trouble. I could also see trying to use garden fresh tomatoes diced when they are in season, along with broccoli. Definitely a recipe worth trying and sharing.

I realize many tastebuds differ but ours were happy as is. 

 
 
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