How to Cook Broccoli And Sausage Cavatelli in 5 Minutes

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Broccoli and sausage cavatelli –Yo, let’s talk about a dish that’s gonna set your taste buds on fire! Cavatelli with Broccoli and Italian Sausage is that real deal. If you’re craving something hearty and filled with flavors that just hit right, then you’re in the right place. This is one of those meals that’ll have folks coming back for seconds and thirds—you know how we do! So let’s get into it.

Cavatelli with Broccoli and Italian Sausage

This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience. You got that spicy Italian sausage doing its thing, mingling with the though leafy broccoli, all wrapped up in those delightful cavatelli pasta. Trust me, this is gonna take your dinner game to a whole new level.

Cavatelli with Broccoli and Italian Sausage

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cavatelli pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, if you want extra heat)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Start by cooking that cavatelli pasta according to the package instructions. Make sure to add a pinch of salt to the boiling water for flavor.
  2. While the pasta is doing its thing, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the spicy Italian sausage and cook until it’s nicely browned and cooked through.
  3. Next, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about a minute until that garlic turns golden and all those aromatic flavors start to flow.
  4. Now, toss in the broccoli florets and cook for 3–4 minutes until they’re just tender but still have some crunch—don’t overdo it!
  5. Once the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet. Give everything a good toss so that all those flavors intermingle just right. Season it with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Plate it up and sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top to finish it off.

And just like that, you got yourself a delicious bowl of Cavatelli with Broccoli and Italian Sausage. Throw on your favorite tunes, gather your folks, and dig into this home-cooked goodness. Trust me, they’ll be raving about this one for days!