Sausage and Courgette Pasta
This Sausage and Courgette Pasta is a hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish combining savory sausage with tender courgettes for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 sausages, sliced
- 1 large courgette, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100ml chicken stock
- 50ml cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the courgette slices and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Pour in the chicken stock and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- If using, add the cream and stir well, allowing the sauce to thicken a little. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of chili flakes or a splash of white wine to the sauce while cooking.
Find it online: https://cubaqueen.com/sausage-and-courgette-pasta/