Description
This Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of flavors that is quick and easy to make. Tender pasta is tossed with savory chicken sausage, fresh zucchini, and juicy tomatoes, then topped with Parmesan cheese and basil for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken Sausages:
- 4 chicken sausages (sliced into rounds)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Zucchini and Tomatoes:
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Sauté Sausages and Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned. Add garlic, zucchini, and cook until tender-crisp. Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use spicy chicken sausage for extra flavor, or swap in turkey sausage or plant-based links.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of balsamic for tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
