Description
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring chicken sausages, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes in a flavorful Parmesan cheese sauce. This hearty meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta such as penne or rotini
Chicken Sausages:
- 1 lb chicken sausages sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Others:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Sear the Sausages: Brown chicken sausage slices in olive oil; set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Cook zucchini, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth and tomatoes; simmer.
- Combine and Garnish: Return sausages to skillet with cooked pasta. Toss with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta before serving.
- Whole wheat pasta works well for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
