Name: Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli (1 1/4–1 1/2 pounds), cut into florets, stalk peeled and coarsely chopped; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 12 ounces fresh Italian sausage (about 3 links), casings removed; Crushed red pepper flakes; 12 ounces orecchiette; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 1/2 cups), plus more for serving

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Broccoli and sausage pair up for an indulgent veg-heavy pasta dinner.

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