This sausage and broccoli Alfredo recipe blends smoky sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy Alfredo sauce into the ultimate easy comfort meal.

8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)

2 cups broccoli florets

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

8 oz cooked sausage, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)

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1. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.

2. Blanch broccoli for 2–3 minutes, then set aside.

3. In a large skillet, brown sliced sausage until golden.

4. Remove sausage, melt butter in the same pan, and sauté garlic.

5. Pour in cream, simmer 2 minutes, then stir in Parmesan.

6. Add pasta, sausage, broccoli, and pasta water. Toss to coat.

7. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 2 minutes.

8. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.

Use spicy sausage for extra kick.

Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.

Add red pepper flakes for heat.