Description
A quick and easy weeknight pasta dish featuring sausage, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce, served with convenient crescent rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bake crescent rolls according to package directions.
- Serve the cheesy sausage and broccoli pasta with the warm crescent rolls.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, use mild Italian sausage.
- You can substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy pasta, sausage pasta, broccoli pasta, crescent rolls, weeknight dinner, easy recipe