Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  2. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over meidum-high heat.
  4. Add sausage, cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink, 20 minutes.
  5. Remove sausage.
  6. Discard all but 1 T fat from skillet.
  7. In same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, stirring 1 minute.
  8. Add pasta mixture, sausage, reserved water, 1/2 t salt and pepper flakes, heat through, 2 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.