Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli. Drain and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.

Step 2

Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a skillet under no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add some red pepper flakes here as well if you like things spicy. Stir in pasta, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese. Add the pasta water a few tablespoons at a time, stirring until a thin sauce forms. Serve with fresh lemon.