Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish combining savory sausage and fresh courgettes, perfect for a quick and satisfying Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 sausages (Italian or your choice), sliced
- 2 medium courgettes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced courgettes, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- 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 grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of white wine or lemon juice when sautéing the courgettes.
Find it online: https://allfoodsrecipe.com/sausage-and-courgette-pasta/