This sausage and broccoli pasta is absolutely delicious. It's not only easy to make, but it's bursting with flavor, feeds a family, and keeps for days in the refrigerator for leftovers!

I've been holding out on you. I asked you months ago if you wanted the recipe for this sausage and broccoli pasta on Instagram and you screamed YES. Then I left you hanging.

So here we are, months later, with this one pot sausage and broccoli pasta. I can say with 100% certainty that this recipe is absolutely dynamite. Everyone who has tried it LOVED it and I know you will to.

Why You'll Love This Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

• It's a one pot recipe (less to clean!)
• Easy to make
• Extremely flavorful
• Feeds the entire family
• Done in just 35 minutes

Ingredients in Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

It may seem like a lot of ingredients, but don't worry, it's not complicated.

• Ground Sausage: Feel free to use mild or hot. We love spicy, so I use hot. If you can't find ground sausage, you can always use links and cut the casing.
• Garlic & Spices: These help develop flavor.
• Chicken Broth: This gives the pasta a bit more flavor but you can also substitute with water (I've done it and still tastes delicious!)
• Milk: The milk helps create a creamy sauce.
• Pasta: I prefer to use penne pasta, but any type of pasta works for this recipe.
• Broccoli: I always have frozen broccoli on hand so that's what I used.
• Sour Cream: This helps adds creaminess to the pasta.
• Cornstarch/Water: This helps thicken the mixture a bit.

Let's Make It!

This is one of those everything-into-one-pot recipe— the best!

1. Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, start cooking the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks until browned— about 6-8 minutes.
2. Add the Spices: We're using garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, parsley, and oregano for optimal flavor.
3. Add the Liquid: Stir in the chicken broth and milk. Allow this to come up to a boil before adding in the pasta.
4. Add the Pasta: Once the liquid comes to a boil, stir in the pasta. A few minutes later, toss in the broccoli.
5. Stir in the Sour Cream: Now it's time to make the pasta creamy. Stir in the sour cream and the cornstarch mixture.
6. Eat: It's time to eat! Serve it on the table in the pot you cooked it in!

This sausage and broccoli pasta takes advantage of those busy nights during the week. I love making this when we're short on time or want minimal clean up, or both! I can't praise this recipe enough— it's a true comfort dinner without all the work.

We devoured this pasta for days. With just the two of us I had lunches all week. I may have even eaten it cold right out of the container.

One Pot Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Description

This sausage and broccoli pasta is absolutely delicious. It's not only easy to make, but it's bursting with flavor, feeds a family, and keeps for days in the refrigerator for leftovers!

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Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage, spicy or mild
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 pound frozen or fresh broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon water, stirred together

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Instructions

• In a deep skillet or dutch oven, add the olive oil and cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spatula as it cooks until browned— about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, parsley, and oregano.
• Stir in the chicken broth and milk. Allow the mixture to come up to a boil, then add in the pasta. Stir and place a lid on the pot and allow the pasta to start cooking. After 3 minutes, add in the broccoli. The cook time will vary depending on the type of pasta, but for penne is 10-11 minutes.
• Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the sour cream and the corn starch mixture. Serve immediately.

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Notes

1. Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: The sausage can be cooked up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The day of, start at step 2. This recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and heat as desired.
2. Chicken Broth: This adds more flavor, but you can also use water.
3. Milk: Any type of milk works— I've used dairy-free milks too, typically oat milk.
4. Pasta: This recipe works best with a short pasta like penne, rotini or rigatoni. The cook time will vary depending on the pasta that you use.
5. Sour Cream: This helps create creaminess. I find that any type of sour cream works for this.

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