Recipe: Penne with Sausage, Peppers and Broccoli

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND BROCCOLI

1 pound Italian sausage
4 cups penne pasta
1 bunch broccoli
2 medium sweet red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Squeeze sausage meat out of casings into large skillet; cook over medium heat, mashing to break up, for 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

Meanwhile in large pot of boiling water, cook penne for about 8 minutes or until tender but firm.

Reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water, drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cooking water; cover and keep warm.

Cut florets from broccoli; peel and slice stalks. Add to skillet along with red peppers; cook stirring for 1 minute.

Stir in remaining pasta water and bring to boil; cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.

Return sausage to pan and warm thorough. Add to pasta along with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine.

Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Canadian Living Magazine, August 1999