Pasta with Italian Sausage and Broccoli

Prep time:  10 mins

Cooking time: 30mins

Ingredients:

8 oz Broccoli

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp finely chopped parsley

6 oz Italien pork sausages, skinned and crumbled

1 tbsp tomato paste

3 tbsp freshly grated pecorino cheese

14 oz festonati pasta ( I have never found this type so I use penne)

Tip: You can play with the amounts of broccoli vs sausage depending on how 'meaty' or not you want it to be.

Directions

1.  Divide the broccoli into florets about 3/4 inch in diameter. Cut the stems into 1/4 inch cubes. Plunge the florets and stems into a large pot of boiling salted water.  Cook for about 5 mins or until tender-crunchy.  Drain well and set aside.

2.Place the oil in large skillet with  garlic, parsley. Cook over medium heat.  When the garlic begins to change colour add the sausage (use a fork to crumble it up in the pan) and tomato paste.  Cook over medium heat for 5 mins.  Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper.  Cook for about 10-15 mins.

3.  Cook pasta in a large pot, drain and toss in with the sauce.  

4.  Sprinkle with pecorino and serve hot.