Penne With Sausage And Broccoli

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
• 1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
2. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
3. Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over meidum-high heat.
4. Add sausage, cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink, 20 minutes.
5. Remove sausage.
6. Discard all but 1 T fat from skillet.
7. In same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, stirring 1 minute.
8. Add pasta mixture, sausage, reserved water, 1/2 t salt and pepper flakes, heat through, 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

penne pasta, frozen broccoli, italian sausage, garlic, red pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-with-sausage-and-broccoli-225840 (may not work)