Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli |

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) orecchiette pasta
• 1 lb (450g) sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust according to broth saltiness)
• 1 lb (450g) broccoli or broccolini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste