Description
Savor hearty cheesy sausage and broccoli pasta with crescent rolls, a comforting Italian-inspired dish that blends creamy textures and bold flavors. Melted cheese, tender sausage, and crisp broccoli create a satisfying meal you can quickly prepare for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package beef smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 packages Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Pasta
Cheese Component:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bread Side:
- 2 packages crescent rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to specified temperature on crescent roll package and bake rolls according to package directions until golden and flaky.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high temperature and sauté sausage slices until thoroughly browned and cooked through, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, prepare Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Pasta mix following package instructions, maintaining medium heat.
- When liquid reaches a gentle boil, introduce broccoli florets and continue cooking as directed, ensuring vegetables remain vibrant and tender.
- Once pasta reaches desired consistency, reintegrate cooked sausage and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
- Gently stir until cheese completely melts and ingredients are evenly distributed, creating a creamy and cohesive dish.
- Transfer pasta to serving plates and accompany with freshly baked crescent rolls, serving immediately while hot for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding garlic or onion powder to the sausage while browning for extra depth.
- Opt for whole wheat pasta or gluten-free alternatives to make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Consider using turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter, lower-fat version of the recipe.
- Save time by using pre-chopped broccoli or frozen broccoli florets for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg