Chicken Sausages with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Pasta
This recipe is a weeknight dinner dream come true—bright, juicy, and oh-so-satisfying. Golden seared chicken sausages, sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes bursting into sauce, and pasta bring this dish together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken sausages sliced into coins
- 2 zucchini sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz pasta penne or fusilli
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Slice the chicken sausages. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear sausage until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the zucchini until tender and slightly golden. Add more oil if needed.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the zucchini. Cook until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes. Cook until they begin to burst and form a quick sauce.
- Return the sausage to the pan, then add the cooked pasta. Stir everything together, adding pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Finish with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with extra cheese on the side.
Notes
Feel free to swap in different vegetables, use a spicy sausage for heat, or try gluten-free pasta. This dish stores well and reheats beautifully.