20 Minute Sausage Pasta Recipe

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20 Minute Sausage Pasta Recipe

This Sausage Pasta with Broccoli and Zucchini is a 20-minute wonder that's easy to make with simple ingredients. Delicious, quick and easy, and full of simple flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta or other short pasta like farfalle, rigatoni, etc.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package sausage package of 5 or 6 fully cooked sausages like Aidells, Italian Sausage, or your favorite; sliced
1 pound broccoli cut into florets
1 medium zucchini halved and sliced
1 medium yellow squash halved and sliced
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1/2 cup broth vegetable or chicken
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Add water if needed so they don't stick to the pan. Once browned, remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning and heat. Add the prepared vegetables and cook until crisp-tender. Then stir in the broth and cook for another couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the sausage back into the skillet along with the pasta. Toss in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently to reheat. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.

Notes

Make Ahead: Pasta can be cooked ahead and stored separately, then tossed before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers 3–4 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
Gluten-Free: Use GF pasta.
Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the garlic.

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