BROCCOLI and SAUSAGE CAVATELLI

BROCCOLI and SAUSAGE CAVATELLI
“Hot and spicy)


1 lb. spicy Italian sausage
½ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16-oz,) package cavatelli pasta
1 (16-oz.) package frozen broccoli
½ tsp. crushed red pepper
½ cup Parmesan cheese


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 8-10 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 cheese. Season with red pepper flakes.

Yield: 8 servings.