Description
Cozy up this autumn with a comforting Sausage, Pasta, and Brussels Sprouts Delight. This heartwarming dish combines savory Italian sausage, fresh Brussels sprouts, and your choice of pasta in a rich garlic broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s quick to prepare and brings family together over warm, flavorful bites. Enjoy the vibrant colors and delicious aromas that make this recipe a staple in your fall cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add halved Brussels sprouts and chicken broth; cover and steam until tender.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg