Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of chicken sausages with zucchini, tomatoes, and pasta that brings warmth to any gathering. This vibrant dish combines juicy chicken sausages, crisp zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in your choice of pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this recipe is not just about nourishment; it’s about creating lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chicken sausages (your choice of flavor)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop zucchini and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the pasta: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken sausages: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausages and brown on both sides.
- Add garlic and vegetables: Stir in minced garlic, then add zucchini and tomatoes. Sauté until softened yet crunchy.
- Toss everything together: Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture and dried herbs. Stir until well-coated.
- Serve immediately: Plate the dish and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg