Creamy Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Penne
A quick and easy weeknight pasta dish with turkey sausage, broccoli, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 13.9 ounces turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil penne pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during the last two minutes of boiling. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced turkey sausage until browned, about five minutes.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft, about three minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with whole milk in a bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the skillet and simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta and broccoli with the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved in the milk before adding it to the skillet.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (255g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turkey sausage pasta, broccoli pasta, weeknight dinner, easy dinner, family friendly, creamy pasta