Method
- 01
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bow tie pasta and cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 02
Add broccoli spears to the pasta water or use a steamer insert over the boiling pasta water, cooking until heated through.
- 03
Slice Petit Jean Meats Smoked Sausage into 1/4 inch rounds. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté sausage until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- 04
Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour, cooking 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- 06
. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, whisking to combine.
- 07
Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- 08
Stir in pasta, broccoli, and browned sausage. Toss until everything is coated in the cheesy sauce.
