Ronzoni The Bravest’s Patriot Pasta
One of the winners of the Ronzoni Pasta Firehouse Cook-off
Aron Buch
Engine 320/Ladder167 Queens
2001 N.Y.C. Marathon Recipe contest
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups (about 1 lb.) fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (non-oil packed)
1/8 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium or regular chicken broth
4 cups (12 oz.) RONZONI Gemelli, uncooked
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
Instructions:
In extra-large non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add sausage. Cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, breaking up meat with a spoon. Remove meat from pan with slotted spoon. Add garlic, broccoli, tomatoes and red pepper to skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked sausage and wine; cook 3 minutes. Add chicken broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return drained pasta to cooking pot; add sausage mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Stir in cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired. 12 servings.
Each serving provides: 205 Calories, 12 g Protein, 25 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total Fat (2 g Saturated Fat), 25 mg Cholesterol, 450 mg Sodium.
Source: Ronzoni Pasta website, 2001 (accessed on the Archive.org Wayback