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Chicken Sausage Pasta

A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring chicken sausage, fresh vegetables, and a light sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Chicken Sausage
  • 1 lb Chicken sausage sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Sausage and Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine everything well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Serving
  1. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute the vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.

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