Chicken Sausage with Penne and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 package (4 links) Chicken Sausage, sliced into rounds
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 lb Penne
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (separated) freshly grated Parmesan
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot, generously salt water. Set on high and wait for a boil.
2. While waiting for the water, heat oil in a large skillet. Once hot, toss in chicken sausage. Cook until browned (3-5 minutes). Remove and place into a bowl.
3. Once water is boiling, pour in broccoli. Cook for 4 minutes until cooked but still crisp. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and put it into the bowl with the sausage. Add in penne. Follow directions on box until al dente.
4. Back in the skillet, add onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes, on medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and add in cream and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Cook while stirring for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add in broccoli and sausage and mix until well combined.
5. When penne is al dente, reserve 1/2 of cooking liquid, then drain pasta. Add reserved liquid and penne to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Add 2 tbsp Parmesan on top and serve hot.