Description
Savor Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines juicy chicken sausages with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked pasta. Bursting with flavor and color, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful and nutritious dinner perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its ease of preparation and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken sausages (about 12 oz)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Slice chicken sausages, zucchini, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté sausages: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced sausages until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add veggies: Stir in garlic, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; season with Italian seasoning. Cook until veggies are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water; toss to combine.
- Serve: Plate the dish hot, drizzling with more olive oil if desired. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg