Tortellini with Italian Sausage & Broccoli
By: Angela LeMoine
Published: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 11:33am

Ingredients




20 oz pkg fresh cheese tortellini
2 broccoli crowns, cut into florets
1 lb sweet italian sausage, casing removed
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Preparation

1 In a pot of boiling water cook the broccoli florets leaving them still a bit crisp (mine are over cooked to make it easier for the kiddos to eat).  Remove from the water and reserve on the side. 2 Cook the pasta to al dente according to the packaging. 3 In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add in the sausage and using a potato masher break up into large chunks. Cook the sausage about half way. 4 Add the broccoli and the broth and simmer for about 10 minutes. Place into large serving bowl. 5 Toss in the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

About

Looking for something quick and full of flavor... this pasta is a perfect filling meal on a budget! I absolutely LOVE pasta, all sorts, what Italian doesn't.  And yes I partially blame my not losing weight as quickly as i'd like to on my carb addiction. So there it is, out there for all to know ;-)
Normally I will pair sausage with broccoli rabe, I personally adore broccoli rabe, the hubs and kids not as much, so the substitution here. Either way this pasta is yummy and perfect to throw together during the week!