Description
Enjoy a delightful one-pot meal that combines juicy chicken sausages, fresh zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes with your choice of pasta. This quick and easy recipe brings together vibrant flavors in just under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chicken sausages
- 1 medium zucchini (about 6 oz), chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 6 oz), halved
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the zucchini into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cook the Chicken Sausages: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken sausages until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Toss in chopped zucchini and cherry tomatoes; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well before adding to skillet with vegetables.
- Combine Everything: Slice cooked chicken sausages into rounds and return to the skillet with drained pasta. Stir gently for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with additional olive oil or fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg