High Protein Sausage Broccoli Pasta
A flavorful and nourishing pasta dish packed with protein, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice)
- Sausage (Italian or chicken sausage)
- Broccoli florets
- Olive oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (diced)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add sausage to the pan, cooking until browned.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for a few minutes until tender.
- Pour in the broth, then add the cooked pasta.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sausage based on your preference for protein. Fresh herbs like basil or parsley make a delightful garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 60mg