Baked Cheesy Chicken Sausage Broccoli Pasta

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• 300 grams fusilli or penne pasta
• 200 grams broccoli, cut into florets
• 4 links chicken sausage, sliced diagonally
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp butter or margarine
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 500 ml whole milk
• 150 grams shredded cheddar cheese
• 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil for sautéing
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1 Boil the pasta in lightly salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Leave it slightly firmer than usual since it will be baked again later. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 During the last 2 minutes of boiling the pasta, add the broccoli florets to the same pot so they soften slightly but stay crisp. Remove and drain together with the pasta.
3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet, and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and softened. Add the chicken sausage and sauté briefly until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. 4 In another saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and whisk quickly for 1 minute until it forms a thick paste (roux) with no lumps.
5. 5 Pour in the milk little by little while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
6. 6 Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
7. 7 Add the pasta, broccoli, and sautéed sausage to the cheese sauce. Mix well until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
8. 8 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour the pasta mixture into a baking dish and smooth out the surface.
9. 9 Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese melts and the top turns golden brown.
10. 10 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm and the cheese is still melty.

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