Description
Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta is a delightful, vibrant dish that marries juicy chicken sausages with fresh zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes, all tossed together with pasta for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor and texture, making it a go-to favorite for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chicken sausages, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini (about 6 oz), chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop zucchini and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ? cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saut? sliced sausages until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped zucchini and halved tomatoes; cook until veggies soften (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture and reserved pasta water as needed; toss well.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg