Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage
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8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta, I use whole wheat
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2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen and thawed)
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (or less to taste)
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
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1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut sausage diagonally into 1/2" thick slices (just crumble and brown if using a roll of ground sausage). Cook in a large non stick skillet over med-high heat until browned; remove sausage and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
- Cook garlic and red pepper in oil in skillet, stirring constantly, until lightly browned; add tomatoes and cook until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Toss pasta and broccoli gently with sausage, tomato mixture, and cheese. Serve immediately.