Italian Sausage Meatballs, Penne Pasta & Broccoli
Penne pasta, Italian sausage shaped into little meatballs, cheese, garlic and broccoli all tossed with a deliciously seasoned sauce. I used hot Italian sausage but you can use mild Italian sausage or whatever is your favorite Italian sausage.
Adapted from: backroadjournal.wordpress.com
Ingredients
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions.
Reserve 1 cup of cooked pasta water for later.
Drain the pasta.
Return the pasta to the hot pan.
Add the cheese, salt and pepper.
Toss then cover to keep warm.
Remove the sausage from the
casing and roll into small balls.
Add the onion and olive oil then cook over
medium heat until the sausage is cooked through.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the chicken broth, pasta water and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a simmer and simmer for two minutes.
While the sauce is simmering, microwave the broccoli.
Add the broccoli and meatballs with sauce to the penne pasta.
Toss and let sit for a few minutes, toss again the serve.
Italian Sausage Meatballs, Penne Pasta & Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 1# Italian sausage links, hot or mild
- 1# penne pasta
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Romano style cheese
- 10 oz. bag frozen, microwave broccoli (or cooked fresh)
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions, drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta water (set aside) and return pasta to the hot pan.
- Add the cheese, salt and pepper and toss. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
- Remove the sausage from the casing and chop into small meatball size pieces. Roll each piece into small balls and add to a large skillet.
- Add the olive oil and onion and cook over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add the pasta water, chicken broth and red pepper flakes to the meatballs. Bring to a simmer and simmer for two minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, microwave the broccoli.
- Add the broccoli and sausage, with sauce, to the pasta and toss.
- Let sit for a few minutes for the sauce to absorb then toss again. Add more salt and pepper if needed then serve.
Categories: Broth, Pasta, Sausage/Kielbasa, Spices/Seasoning, Vegetables/Slaws/Salads
Another winner! I will have to try this soon! You always make me hungry! Enjoy your day!
Thank you for your kind words Betty! Have a great Sunday!
Looks yummy! Never ever thought of including broccoli on a pasta dish before but it looks great. Packed with protein.
I love broccoli and it adds a nice flavor. Thank you!
Hi, DIANE..I am definitely going to make this this week….thanks…one of the best ones yet….jackie
Awww thank you Jackie. This is a bit healthier than my normal recipes. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did! I usually make a white sauce and this was a nice change of pace!
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Yayyy, Italian sausage…good dish!
I used “Hot” Italian sausage. I can’t get enough of that stuff! Thank you Frank! Please give me your site address again. I still have trouble accessing your site. I thought I put it in my favorites but it’s not there.
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Super recipe .
Thank you!
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Step by step explained beautifully 👏
Great I like to make it simple. Thank you so much!
Gosh-dang that looks delicious!!!! And how brilliant to make little sausage balls! Printing this one out as we speak.
It was a last minute decision. After I squeezed the sausage out of the casing I used a spatula to cut it up and they were the perfect little meatball size. They rolled into a ball so easily so I thought it would be appealing and easier to stab with a fork..lol Thank you Jinjer!
I am so excited to make little sausage meatballs!!!!
I am going to make this tomorrow 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Beautiful Recipe 👌
Enjoy I finished my leftovers today for lunch. Thank you 🥰
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Thank you now have your recipe on file. Make it this week sometime. Hope all is well with you in USA with lockdown still in force.
Wow I can’t believe you are still in lockdown. Things have opened up in USA but a lot of social distancing and rules to follow. It’s a whole new way of living. Wish it was over! Stay healthy Kevin.
We don’t have these sausages, but they can be made with meatballs, won’t they be delicious too?
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Any kind of meat you want or any kind of sausage would taste great. The Italian sausage has a lot of flavor which made this so yummy.
sounds lovely!
Thank you it had a nice kick with the hot Italian sausage.
I must try these recipes you have here, they look so good.
Thank you so much!
This looks really good!
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This looks really good, Diane.
I was surprised how good it turned out. You know I usually make a creamy sauce and wasn’t sure how I would like this and I loved it! Thanks Janet!
Wow, this looks so dang good!
This one I do a lot and its delicious. I cheat though and just cut the sausage up. Your dish looks so much yummier.
But tastes the same…lol I’m sure yours is just as delicious!
This looks so good!
Thank you so much!
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That looks delicious !
Thanks so much!
Whoa. Mamma mia! Attsa Italiano!
Hahaha love Hot Italian sausage!
That looks delicious Diane. I have not had hot Italian sausage in years – my mom made a soup with mild and hot Italian sausage.
Thanks Linda we only buy the hot and I use it for all my Italian sausage. It is delicious in soup too, more great cooking by your mom!
I think it was a potato soup – or a bean soup, leaning toward potato though. Yum.
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This looks great and we have had it before. Tough though in this part of North Carolina to get REAL Italian sausage so our best bet is to buy ground pork at the Piggly Wiggly, great meats there, mix the spices and make it ourselves. This recipe also works real well with broccoli rabe.
I’ve never had that but I love broccoli.
This seems perfect for autumn 🙂
Thank you!
Yum, oh yummy! Your recipes are yummy, Diane! 🙂👏
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Thanks so much Mitzy! Have a great day!❤
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That looks yummy! And I love anything Italian! <3
Awwww thank you! I’m with you, I could eat Italian meals every day! Have a great day Cherie!
And you as well, Diane!
Looks smart and yummy!
This was so easy and delicious!!!! About to heat up some leftovers for breakfast.
I found my leftovers a little dry the next day. I added a little Italian salad dressing and it was like a entirely new meal! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!!
I just bought Italian Sausage today for another dish, but have lots left over, so will try this. I like your idea of adding Italian Dressing to leftovers.
Yummy,.,,, I love it… 🙂 <3
Thanks we are so addicted to pasta and the meatballs went perfectly with this one. Stay safe and have a great day! ❤️