Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Cheesy Sausage & Broccoli Pasta with Flaky Crescent Rolls—dinner has never been this easy and tasty! This delightful dish combines hearty sausage, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese, all enveloped in perfectly baked crescent rolls. It’s a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds, and the best part is, it comes together in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta
Sausage
- 1 lb sausage
Broccoli
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can crescent rolls
Milk
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are tender. If using frozen broccoli, make sure it’s heated through.
- Combine Ingredients: Lower the heat and add the cooked pasta, shredded cheese, and milk to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll package instructions. On a baking sheet, unroll the crescent rolls and lay them out flat, pressing the seams together to form a single sheet.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesy pasta mixture onto the crescent roll sheet and fold the edges over to create a pocket. Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent rolls are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook the Pasta: Keep it slightly firm to hold up well against the sauce and baking.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh broccoli and quality cheese will enhance the dish’s overall flavor.
- Let it Rest: Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Experiment with Spices: Don’t shy away from adding garlic powder or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Keep It Cozy: Serve it warm, as it tastes best right out of the oven!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg