Ziti with Sausage and Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Ziti with Sausage and Broccoli recipe—a hearty, one-pan meal that’s brimming with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly al dente ziti pasta is tossed with savory Italian sausage, tender-crisp broccoli florets, and a garlicky olive oil sauce, all tied together with a touch of chicken stock and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. The hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat to bring everything together beautifully. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy evenings while still being elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it hot with extra Parmesan on top for a comforting and satisfying meal the whole family will love! Keywords: ziti with sausage and broccoli recipe, easy pasta dinner, one-pan meal, weeknight dinner idea, Italian sausage pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 12 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir well to coat in the garlic and oil. Pour in the chicken stock, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the broccoli steam for 5-6 minutes, or until tender but still bright green.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix it with the broccoli. Add the cooked ziti pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Gradually add reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, to loosen the mixture if needed.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the ziti hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1697 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
