Step 2

Start by boiling water for your pasta. Cook according to your packaged instructions.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and wash your broccoli heads. Cut the crowns into small pieces - don't be afraid to make a bit of a mess!

Step 8

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan. Slice chicken sausage and add to the pan. Cook until heated through and browned. Remove from the pan and turn the heat to low.

Step 11

Deglaze your pan with the juice from 1/2 a lemon.

Step 14

Turn the heat back up and add all of your broccoli. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. (If you prefer to cut big pieces of broccoli, cover the pan for a few minutes to steam them.)

Step 17

Add the minced garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken sausage back in.

Step 20

Drain your cooked pasta noodles and add them to the pan with the broccoli and sausage.

Step 23

Squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon along with the remaining half over the pasta and toss to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add a little pasta water or 1 more tbsp of olive oil. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

Step 26

Serve with parmesan or romano cheese on top!