If you need a fast, easy and delicious dinner, this is it. Just add a salad or bread if you want, but it's not necessary.
2 T. olive oil
1 lb. mild Italian pork sausage, casing removed
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb. bowtie pasta (farfalle pasta)
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. water
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. salt
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
4 c. small broccoli florets (from a 8 oz. piece of broccoli)
1/2 c. julienned sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
1/3 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon
red pepper flakes, for serving, if desired
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add oil; add sausage; cook, breaking sausage into small pieces, until golden brown and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
Remove sausage to a platter; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; add garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add pasta, broth, 2 c. water, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium or medium low; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in broccoli. Cover; cook until pasta and broccoli are just tender, about 5 minutes, stirring half-way through.
Uncover. Add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream and sausage; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and lemon juice.
Serve topped with more cheese and red chili flakes, if desired.
4-6 servings.