Pasta with Veggies and Italian Sausage

From allrecipes

Ingredients

16 oz cooked pasta of your choice (short pasta like farfalle, penne, or fusilli work well)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage without casings or sliced sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced

1 head of broccoli, trimmed and cut into small florets

1/2 c sliced mushrooms

1 orange bell pepper, sliced

2 1/2 c chicken broth
1/3 c butter
1 1/2 c grated parmesan, plus more for topping
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley, or to taste, plus more for topping
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Heat a separate pan over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage until golden brown, about 7-10 min. Add the garlic and onions to the pan with the oil. Add in the broccoli, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the onion and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 min. Pour off the excess grease from the sausage and add in the broth. Bring to a boil.  Stir in the veggies, butter, cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Add a cornstarch-water slurry if needed. Toss with the pasta and serve topped with more grated cheese and fresh parsley.