Sausage and Broccoli Cavatelli

Sear the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches a satisfying brown color and crumbles easily, taking around 8 to 10 minutes. Utilize a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess grease to drip away from the skillet.

Next, warm olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat and cook minced garlic until it turns a lovely golden hue, stirring constantly. Remove the skillet from the heat source.

In a separate vessel, bring a substantial amount of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water until it reaches your desired level of doneness, typically around 8 to 10 minutes; drain the pasta. Introduce broccoli into the cooking water 3 minutes prior to the pasta's completion time, ensuring it is tender but still crisp; drain both with the pasta.

Combine the sausage, garlic-infused olive oil, cavatelli pasta, steamed broccoli, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving dish. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top to add a touch of heat and flavor.