Monday, September 22, 2008

Pasta with Broccoli, Sausage and Roasted Peppers

1 package turkey kielbasa, cut in half length wise and sliced into ½ inch chunks
1 c. jarred roasted red peppers (or roast 1-2 red peppers yourself)
6 cloves garlic
1 bunch broccoli, florets cut into 1 inch pieces
Salt
½ c. water
1 lb. medium sized pasta (orecchiette, penne or anything)
1 c. Parmesan or Romano, grated
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, cook the kielbasa until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the roasted red peppers and garlic and cook about 15 seconds. Stir in the broccoli, ½ tsp. salt and water. Cover skillet and cook until the broccoli begins to turn bright green about 2 minutes. Uncover and cook until the liquid has evaporated about 5 minutes. Reserve ½ c. of the pasta water. Drain pasta and transfer to serving dish. Stir in the sausage and broccoli mixture, cheese and oil. Toss to coat and add the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce before serving.

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