Best 3 Broccoli And Sausage Cavatelli Recipes

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Broccoli and sausage cavatelli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Cavatelli is a type of pasta that is similar to gnocchi, and it has a slightly chewy texture that pairs well with the broccoli and sausage. The dish is typically made with a simple tomato sauce, and it can be topped with grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled sausage. Broccoli and sausage cavatelli is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE CAVATELLI



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Hot and spicy crowd pleaser!

Provided by Susan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, fry sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, and reserve.
  • In the same skillet, cook garlic in olive oil until golden.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until done; drain. Three minutes before the end of the cooking time, add broccoli; drain with pasta.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the sausage, olive oil and garlic, cavatelli and broccoli, and Parmesan. Season with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CAVATELLI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE



Cavatelli With Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe image

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Gourmet     Dinner     Pasta     Sausage     Broccoli Rabe     Parmesan     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Fall

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound (about 2 cups) dried cavatelli or other small shell-shaped pasta
½ pound (about 3 links) sweet Italian sausage
1 bunch (about ¾ pound) broccoli rabe, tough and hollow stems discarded, washed well
1 garlic clove, minced
1¼ cups low-salt chicken broth
¼ cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, squeeze sausage from its casings into a large heavy skillet and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring to break up chunks, until no longer pink. With slotted spoon transfer sausage to a bowl, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Cut broccoli rabe into 1-inch pieces and sauté in reserved drippings, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add broth and raisins and simmer until broccoli rabe is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add butter, stirring until incorporated.
  • Drain pasta and return to kettle. Add broccoli rabe mixture and sausage and heat through if necessary.
  • Serve pasta with Parmesan.

CAVATELLI WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE



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This recipe is from the April 2005 issue of the All You magazine. Quick and easy, looks very yummy in photo.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta
1 head broccoli, large 1 1/2 pounds
8 ounces sausage meat, ground and mild
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste (optional)
1 cup cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill large pot or Dutch Oven half way full of water and add salt if desired. When water is boiling add pasta, stir often, and cook to al dente. Set aside one cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Do not rinse pasta.
  • Wash and dry broccoli, trim and peel stems, cut into florets.
  • Over medium heat in large skillet, brown and mash ground sausage into bite size pieces. Transfer sausage to a large serving bowl and add broccoli, oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to pan. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Add chicken broth and cook another 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • Add mixture to sausage that was set aside. Add reserved pasta cooking water as needed to add moisture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add grated cheese if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the more flavorful your dish will be. This is especially important for the broccoli and sausage.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Brown the sausage well: Browning the sausage will give it a nice caramelized flavor and help to release its natural oils.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Use a hard cheese that melts well, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
  • Serve immediately: Broccoli and sausage cavatelli is best served immediately after it is made. This will ensure that the pasta is still hot and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Broccoli and sausage cavatelli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli and sausage. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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