Description

This Chicken Sausage Pasta is a juicy and flavor-packed delight that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of savory chicken sausage, vibrant vegetables, and al dente penne pasta creates a satisfying dish that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz penne pasta
1 lb chicken sausage sliced
1 cup bell pepper diced
1 cup zucchini diced
1 cup spinach fresh
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced bell pepper, zucchini, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Pour in the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Add the cooked penne and fresh spinach to the skillet, mixing until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach has wilted.
Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand. This dish is versatile and can be made with different types of pasta as well.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1¼ cups
Calories: 530 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 920 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 54 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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