patriotpasta

~The Bravest's Patriot Pasta~

submitted by Internut

1 tbsp. olive oil

3/4 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage, casing removed

4 large cloves garlic, finely shopped

5 cups (about 1 lb.) fresh broccoli florets

1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (non-oil packed)

1/8 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes

1/4 cup white wine

2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium or regular chicken broth

4 cups (12 oz.) Ronzoni Gemelli, uncooked

3 tbsp. grated Romano cheese

In extra-large non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add sausage. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, breaking up meat with a spoon. Remove meat from pan with slotted spoon. Add garlic, broccoli, tomatoes, and red pepper to skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked sausage and wine; cook 3 minutes. Add chicken broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occassionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return drained pasta to cooking pot; add sausage mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Stir in cheese; season to take with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired. Makes 12 servings.



	~The Bravest's Patriot Pasta~ submitted by Internut

		1 tbsp. olive oil 3/4 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage, casing removed 4 large cloves garlic, finely shopped 5 cups (about 1 lb.) fresh broccoli florets 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (non-oil packed) 1/8 tsp. crushed dried red pepper flakes 1/4 cup white wine 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium or regular chicken broth 4 cups (12 oz.) Ronzoni Gemelli, uncooked 3 tbsp. grated Romano cheese In extra-large non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add sausage. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, breaking up meat with a spoon. Remove meat from pan with slotted spoon. Add garlic, broccoli, tomatoes, and red pepper to skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked sausage and wine; cook 3 minutes. Add chicken broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occassionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return drained pasta to cooking pot; add sausage mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Stir in cheese; season to take with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired. Makes 12 servings.