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Chicken sausages with zucchini, tomatoes, and pasta in a bowl
ChefMaster Emily

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Slice the chicken sausages. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear sausage until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the zucchini until tender and slightly golden. Add more oil if needed.
  4. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the zucchini. Cook until fragrant.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes. Cook until they begin to burst and form a quick sauce.
  6. Return the sausage to the pan, then add the cooked pasta. Stir everything together, adding pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
  7. 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.