Cavatelli with Sausage & Broccoli

By Kavair

Ingredients

• 1 package (l pound) uncooked frozen cavatelli
• 1 Tbl olive oil
• l pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
• 1 Tbl butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bag (16 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 2 cups Swanson Chicken Stock
• 2 Tbl grated Romano cheese
• crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a 6 qt. saucepot. Drain the pasta well in a collander. Return the pasta to the saucepot.

2. Heat the oil in 10" skillet over med-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until well browned, stirring often toseparate meat. Remove the sausage from the skillet. Pour off any fat.

3. Ad the butter and garlic to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for two minuts or until garlic is golden.

4. Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until its tender-crisp, stirring often. Stir in the stock and heat to a boil.

5. Add the broccoli mixture, sausage and cheese to the saucepot. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the stock mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with the red pepper and additional cheese, if desired.