Pierogies with Sausage and Broccoli

This is a quick and absolutely delicious meal! The flavor combination is wonderful. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-16 oz frozen 4 cheese pierogies

-1/2 cup water

-1 lb mild pork sausage

-2 garlic cloves, minced

-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

-1 large head broccoli, cut into florets

-1 cup chicken broth

-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Heat the oil in large skillet. Add the pierogies and cook until the bottoms begin to brown. Pour in the water and let is simmer for about 5 minutes or until the water is almost completely evaporated. Lower the heat and continue cooking for a couple more minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Remove skillet from stove.

While the pierogies are cooking, brown the sausage in a separate skillet, breaking the clumps as it cooks. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the broccoli. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until the broccoli is tender. Remove from heat and sprinkle with the cheese on top.

To serve, place a few pierogies on a plate, then top with the sausage-broccoli mixture. Enjoy!