Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli
Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli pairs spicy Italian sausage with tender pasta and broccoli, all coated in garlicky olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan. It’s savory with a gentle heat from red pepper flakes, balanced by the sweetness of broccoli and richness of sausage. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing with friends.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Lift the sausage out with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off the excess grease from the skillet.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until golden. Take the skillet off the heat.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Add the broccoli 3 minutes before the pasta is done; drain with the pasta.
- 4
Toss the sausage, garlic olive oil, cavatelli, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese together in a large serving bowl. Season with red pepper flakes.
- Calories 403.33 kcal High 20%
- Protein 15.84 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 16.65 g 6%
- Total Fat 32.43 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 7.26 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 419.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 99.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 179.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 66.53 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 62.6 mg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Cavatelli Pasta, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Pork Sausage. Each serving provides about 403.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Cavatelli Pasta, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Pork Sausage, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli healthy?
- Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 403.33 calories and 15.84 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 419.32 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.26 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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