Creamy Skillet Penne with Sausage and Broccoli

Name: Creamy Skillet Penne with Sausage and Broccoli
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound, hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 1 , red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin; 8 ounces, penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups); 3 , garlic cloves minced; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 cup, white wine; 2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup, heavy cream; 8 ounces, broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces (see note); 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons, balsamic vinegar; , Salt and pepper

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2008

Could we freshen the flavors of this often stodgy pasta dish-and make the cooking and cleanup easier too?

SERVES4 to 6

TIME55 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted to freshen the flavors of Creamy Skillet Penne with Sausage and Broccoli, an often stodgy pasta dish—and make the cooking and cleanup easier, too. To do this, we used a full pound of Italian sausage for a hearty and meaty dish. Sa...

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