Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish combining savory sausage with tender courgettes and al dente pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g dried pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 300g Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 medium courgettes, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the sliced courgettes to the skillet and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sausage and courgettes. Mix well to combine and heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic, or serve with a drizzle of chili oil.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/sausage-and-courgette-pasta/