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Italian Sausage and Zucchini Pasta





Total Time
30 mins

Sliced zucchini brings a fresh element to Italian sausage pasta. Served with some garlic bread and a glass of wine, it quickly becomes a satisfying meal.

Summer squash: Italian Sausage and Zucchini Pasta




Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Amy Machnak
 12 ounces fettuccine
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausages, casings removed and broken into 1/2-in. chunks
 2 tablespoons minced garlic
 1/2 cup sliced onion
 1 pound zucchini, sliced
 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1-in. chunks
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 2/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Step 1
1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to pot, and set aside.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.

Step 3
3

In the same pan, cook garlic, onion, and zucchini until starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, pepper, and reserved sausage and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Step 4
4

Combine sausage mixture with reserved pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with half the parmesan and serve with remaining cheese on the side.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571Calories from Fat 48
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 767mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.