Penne with Sausage, Broccoli and Gorgonzola

This Penne with Sausage, Broccoli and Gorgonzola is a delicious gluten free meal the whole family will enjoy! With broccoli, chicken sausage and the option to skip the cream in favor of quinoa cream, it is a meal you can feel good about serving!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 17

Total Time 32

Servings

Calories 478kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces Chicken Sausag
1 ¼ cups chopped red onion
6 cloves garlic sliced
1 bunch broccoli trimmed and cut into pieces
¾ cup chicken broth
16 ounces gluten free pasta
¾ cup half and half or quinoa cream
6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese divided
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup walnuts toasted

Instructions

In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add sausage and red onion and cook until onions are softened and sausage is browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook one more minute. Add broccoli and cook for 7 more minutes, until tender. Add broth to the pan and scrap up bits from bottom of the pan.
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat half-and-half or quinoa cream to a simmer. Reduce to low and add all but ¼ cup of the Gorgonzola cheese, paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Toss sausage, broccoli and pasta with cheese sauce. Top with walnuts and remaining cheese.

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