Description
Savor the flavors of autumn with this Sausage, Pasta, and Brussels Sprouts Delight. This comforting dish combines spicy Italian sausage, tender pasta, and roasted Brussels sprouts in a savory garlic broth, creating a warm, inviting meal perfect for chilly evenings. Gather your loved ones around the dinner table to enjoy this culinary hug that is easy to prepare yet impressive enough for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prep: Halve the Brussels sprouts and slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and brown for 4-5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Combine: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Mix cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg