Sausage and Broccoli Shell Pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill the large pot with at least 2 l water, add 1 tsp salt and set it over high heat to come to a rolling boil. While it heats, cut the broccoli into 3 cm florets and slice the stems into 1 cm pieces. Slice the sausages into 1 cm rounds. Grate the parmesan.

   ~8 min

   Why?
2. 2

   Add the 250 g pasta shells to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Scoop out and reserve 250 ml of the starchy cooking water, then drain the shells in the colander.

   ~9 min

   Why?
3. 3

   While step 2 cooks

   While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausages in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6 minutes, turning once.

   ~6 min

   Why? Technique
4. 4

   Push the sausages to the edge of the skillet and add the broccoli to the center. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the florets are tender and lightly charred at the edges, about 5 minutes. Season with the 0.5 tsp black pepper.

   ~5 min

5. 5

   Add the drained shells and 150 ml of the reserved starchy cooking water to the skillet. Toss over medium heat until the liquid thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes. Add more cooking water a splash at a time if it looks dry.

   ~2 min

   Why? Chef's tip Technique
6. 6

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated parmesan until it melts into a glossy sauce. Taste and adjust salt, then serve right away.

   ~1 min

   Why? Technique