Description
Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta is a deliciously vibrant dish that combines savory chicken sausages, fresh vegetables, and pasta for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (any type you prefer
- such as penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken sausages
- sliced
- 1 medium zucchini
- diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 2 cloves of garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken sausages and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the skillet mixture, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite vegetables or add some heat with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausages, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Pasta, Recipe