Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer
I created this meal when trying to use up a large head of broccoli. My family requests it at least once a week, which is handy because we always have the ingredients. —Lisa Montgomery, Elmira, Ontario
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
- 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 medium bunches broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Reviews
Everything in this is something I love, but somehow, the parts don't add up to the whole. It's edible. (I made it almost exactly according to recipe with the addition of garlic and parmesan and excluding the sugar. Also, those of you who complain that it's bland should make sure you've added salt
Delicious, I added Parmesan cheese and only half of the sugar but will leave it out next time. No need to add sugar for flavor when this recipe can be so personalized with better things. I'll try fresh garlic next time and probably whatever is leftover in the refrigerator (peppers, zucchinni, carrots).
Recipe was good and easy to follow but very bland.
We had this recipe the other night and it was delicious. I followed the recipe except I halved it for the two of us. I normally don't add sugar but went ahead and did but could not detect it while eating. This is a delicious dish that cooks entirely on the stove. I highly recommend it. Volunteer Field Editor
Very easy, and with a few modifications super good. I dropped in a beef bouillon cube for a little more depth of flavor, about a tbsp of good quality balsamic vinegar, several cloves of sliced garlic, and I grated parmesan over it when it was done. Did NOT add the sugar--I don't know where the american tradition of putting sugar in tomatoes came from but I honestly can't stand it. Additionally, I used fire-roasted tomatoes which just made it fantastic. Would definitely make again!
Very simple and tasty. Will make again with a little adjustment to our liking.
Disappointed. Very much lacking in flavor. I wouldn't make again.
The original version of this would be perfect if my daughter was still small, since like most little kids, she didn't like anything spicy. However, since she's a teenager now, I decided to tweak it a bit, and loved how it turned out! I substituted two 10-ounce cans of mild Rotel tomatoes for the regular diced ones, added three small diced tomatoes from my garden, put in a healthy teaspoon of garlic and a half a cup of wine. Leaving out the sauteed red onions like that one negative reviewer did would be a big mistake -- they add a lot of flavor. BTW, my daughter loved it, too!
Not everyone wants highly spiced foods. This is a great basic recipe that leaves room for individuality, which can make me feel more like a cook than just a recipe follower. Sky is the limit! TOH Rocks our kitchen!
Is CookingMommaof3 blind? The recipe clearly says to saute the onions. I think some people just like to rant about a recipe, while not having a clue. Read carefully before you write. I thought it was good.