Creamy Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering

Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until it’s no longer pink and is starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes

Remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and set aside

Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions, and season with salt and pepper

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are just starting to brown, about 6 minutes

Turn off the heat

When the water is boiling, add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes

Using the slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the bowl with the sausage

Return the water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions or until al dente

Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain, and return the pasta to the pot; set aside

Return the pan of onions to medium heat, add the cream, and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan

Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes

Add the sausage and broccoli and stir until combined

Pour the broccoli-sausage mixture over the pasta, add the measured Parmesan and reserved pasta water, and stir to combine

Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed

Serve immediately, passing more Parmesan on the side.