Description
Indulge in this comforting Cheesy Sausage and Broccoli Pasta baked to perfection with a buttery crescent roll topping. A delightful combination of flavors and textures that make for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 2 cups small broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta: in salted boiling water until al dente. Add broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the sausage: in a skillet until browned. Remove excess grease.
- Make the sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add pasta, broccoli, and sausage to the cheese sauce, mix well.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with crescent dough triangles, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- You can use pre-steamed broccoli or microwave frozen broccoli to save time.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or gouda for a different flavor.
- For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage and add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
