Recipe: Cavatelli with Broccoli and Sausage

Cavatelli with Broccoli and Sausage
alt.cooking/Kathy/2003; Source: Susan
Makes: 8 servings

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
1 pound frozen broccoli
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a medium skillet over medium heat, fry sausage until no longer pink; drain and reserve.

In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and saut garlic until golden.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatelli and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Three minutes before the end of the cooking time, add broccoli; drain with pasta.

In a large serving bowl, place pasta and broccoli and mix in sausage mixture and red pepper flakes. Toss with cheese; serve.