Creamy Sausage and Broccoli

1 T. butter Plus extra later for the broccoli and pasta
handful mushrooms optional but adds great flavor
1 T. olive oil
½ red onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 large Sweet Italian sausage links casing removed
2 Hot Italian sausage links casing removed
5 sundried tomatoes I buy them in a bag in Trader Joes-not packed in oil
Paprika to taste and add color
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup heavy cream
3 heads broccoli chopped (plus a few Tablespoons butter)
½ pound Pasta homemade or box, cooked according to box or recipe and tossed with a little butter/salt

In a large skillet, melt butter.
Sauté mushrooms if using until lightly golden.
Add oil and onions and cook a few minutes.
Add garlic and cook 2 mins-be careful not to burn it.
Add sausage and break it up into pieces with a wooden spoon.
Lightly brown it for a few minutes on medium.
Add the sundried tomatoes and a nice sprinkling of paprika. Stir 2 mins..
Pour in broth, cream and cheese.
Stir and let simmer a few minutes.
In a separate pot, steam your broccoli just a few minutes so it remains crisp. Toss with butter and salt.
When ready to eat, add pasta and broccoli to your skillet!
Add salt to taste.