Creating weeknight meals can really get old after a while! Anyone else feeling the pain? When I saw this post pop up on The Local Moms Network I just had to give it a try! When it was a big hit with my family (and EASY) I knew I had to share!
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For us, a perfect weeknight dinner has three components—it’s fast, something that the whole family will enjoy, and incorporates some healthy ingredients. This Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta, created by Mike Geller, a father of two young boys who owns and runs Stamford, CT-based Mike’s Organic Delivery, hits all those marks. Plus, it can be made gluten-free and uses just two pots (and one’s just for boiling water…). “This is my go-to recipe for a quick, easy, healthy weeknight meal,” says Mike. He adds: “You can substitute gluten-free pasta for a great gluten free spin. Twenty minutes and dinner is on the table!”
Chicken Sausage with Broccoli Pasta (feeds 2-4 people)
Ingredients
1 Pack Snow Dance Farm Chicken Sausage, defrosted and cut into rounds (2 packs for larger groups)
2 Medium Heads Broccoli, cut into small florets
1 large Onion, Diced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cup Chicken Stock (1 cup for larger groups)
1 Bag Pasta (2 bags for larger groups)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Put a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil
Take sliced sausage and put in a large sauce pan on medium-high heat and lightly brown
When sausages are browned and have rendered, remove and set aside
Reduce heat to medium, add onions and garlic to pan, add olive oil if needed, and soften approx 5 minutes
Add broccoli florets and cook for 5-7 minutes
Add salt and pasta to water and cook on a slow boil for approx 4-6 minutes, drain and set aside
Add chicken sausages, cover mixture with chicken stock, and scrape pan with wooden spoon to release any browned bits
Cook uncovered until broth is reduced
Add olive oil to mixture, add pasta, toss, plate, and top with grated parm
ENJOY
