Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish combining savory sausage and fresh courgettes for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 300g sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 2 medium courgettes, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 200ml cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced courgettes and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and chili flakes (if using), cooking until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables, mixing well to combine and heat through.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
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