Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A flavorful and hearty Italian-inspired dish combining savory sausage with tender courgettes and pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 300g Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 medium courgettes, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sliced courgettes and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes when cooking the sausage or finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil before serving.