This tasty one pan sausage broccoli macaroni is ready in about 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights. The flavors complement each other so well in this easy one pot dinner!
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time37 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: broccoli, sausage broccoli macaroni, sausage pasta
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 612kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
½cupOnionchopped
1lbGround pork sausageJimmy Dean mild is the one we use
¼tspGarlic powder
1tbspRed pepper flakesoptional
2cupsBrothtomato broth (our favorite - for a spicy kick) or chicken broth
2cupsHeavy cream
8ozTomato sauce
12ozElbow macaroniOr any other short pasta
3cupsBroccoli floretsfresh and chopped into smaller pieces
½cupParmesan cheesegrated
½cupPepper Jack cheeseshredded
Instructions
In large pot or pan with high sides, brown onion, ground pork, red pepper flakes, and garlic over medium heat.
Drain and return sausage to pan.
Add broth, cream, and tomato sauce and bring to boil.
Add macaroni, cover with lid, and cook covered for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Add chopped broccoli to top of pasta and cook covered another 10 minutes. The broccoli will become steamed on top. Leave the broccoli just nestled into the top without pushing under the broth. (If preferred, you can steam or sautee separately and then add to pan at the very end.)
Pasta is ready to serve when the liquid has thickened to more of a sauce consistency and macaroni is cooked through.
Stir cheeses into sauce and cook for one minute longer.
Garnish with a bit more parmesan and serve pasta with bread and salad.
Notes
*Cheese can be entirely omitted, if desired. The pasta will still taste great!