Gnocchi Sardi with Broccoli and Sausage
By Garofalo
Published on 31 August 2022
Garofalo have treated us to this hearty pasta recipe with tender broccoli and salty, savoury sausage. It uses a pasta shape called ‘gnocchi sardi’: small shells with deep ridges which make it the perfect shape for absorbing and holding sauces. A handful of ingredients including pork sausage meat, broccoli, garlic, chilli flakes and parmesan come together to make a flavoursome but simple meal ideal for weeknight suppers or quick weekend lunches.Time and servings
35 minsTotal time
2Servings
10 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 4 pork sausages, skin removed, meat roughly chopped
- 1 broccoli, cut into florets
- 200 g of garofalo gnocchi sardi
- 2 tsp of grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
- 1 pinch of chilli flakes
Method
Step 1
In a large pan, heat the oil over a low heat and add the whole garlic cloves. Stir for a few mins until the oil has been infused with the garlic’s flavour.Step 2
Remove the garlic and save it to use in another recipe. Add the sausage meat to the pan and cook for 8-10 mins until browned all over.Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the broccoli florets for 5 mins. Once cooked but still firm, remove the florets and set aside. Bring the water in the pan back up to the boil for the pasta.Step 4
Add the Garofalo Gnocchi Sardi to the pan and cook for 9-10 mins until al dente. Keep stirring the pasta as it cooks to prevent it from sticking together.Step 5
Whilst the pasta cooks, remove a cup of the pasta water and set it aside.Step 6
Add the broccoli to the sausage and stir together over a low heat.Step 7
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the broccoli and sausage mixture. Add a little of the reserved pasta water, stir together and cook for a few more mins over a low heat.Step 8
Add the parmesan and give everything a final stir to incorporate all the ingredients together well. You may need to add another splash of pasta water to achieve a glossy sauce.Step 9
Dish up and serve the pasta with a pinch of chilli flakes and extra parmesan sprinkled on top.