Orange Buttered Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage
Ingredients
- ½ cup Florida Orange Juice
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound turkey sausage
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in pieces, at room temperature
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
1. Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Reserve.
2. In large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into quarter-sized pieces, removing casing if necessary. Sauté sausage until fully cooked; add broccoli, onions and garlic. Stir to combine; reduce heat to low.
3. In small saucepan, heat orange juice and simmer until reduced to one-half original amount. Add cream; stir constantly while returning to a simmer. Remove from heat; gently whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over reserved pasta; toss to coat. Add sausage mixture to pasta; toss to combine. Serve immediately.