Italian Sausage and Zucchini Pasta
By doran65
Time: 30 minutes. Sliced zucchini brings a fresh element to Italian sausage pasta. Served with some garlic bread and a glass of wine, it quickly becomes a satisfying meal
Amount per serving Calories: 571
Calories from fat: 48%
Protein: 24g
Fat: 31g
Saturated fat: 11g
Carbohydrate: 50g
Fiber: 3.9g
Sodium: 767mg
Cholesterol: 66mg
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausages, casings removed and broken into 1/2-in. chunks
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 pound zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1-in. chunks$
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper$
- 2/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to pot, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
3. In the same pan, cook garlic, onion, and zucchini until starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, pepper, and reserved sausage and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
4. Combine sausage mixture with reserved pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with half the parmesan and serve with remaining cheese on the side.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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