Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A flavorful and comforting Italian-inspired dish combining savory sausage with fresh courgettes and tender pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 sausages, casings removed
- 2 medium courgettes, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 150ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the courgettes and chili flakes (if using), cooking for about 5 minutes until the courgettes are tender.
- Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer, cooking for another 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle over the grated Parmesan. Stir well until cheese melts into the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a knob of butter at the end or top with toasted pine nuts for added crunch.
Find it online: https://dumafoods.com/sausage-and-courgette-pasta/