Creamy Sausage Broccoli Pasta

1 tsp salt and pepper
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup half and half
½ cup parmesan cheese + more to garnish
¼ cup chopped parsley to garnish

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, add pasta and stir until al dente. Once ready, drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and set aside.
2. Heat a large sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter, then add onions, garlic and stir until tender.
3. Add sausage, break with a spatula, followed by salt, pepper, and paprika. When sausage is no longer pink, add broccoli and cook for 3-4 more mins until tender.
4. Add the flour and gently stir with a spatula until lightly browned and oil is absorbed.
5. Pour half and half cream, parm and remaining pasta water.
6. When the sauce is bubbling, stir until combined. Once ready, remove from heat.
7. Serve pasta in a bowl, garnish with grated parm, chopped parsley and serve.