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30-Minute Chicken Sausage Pasta That Will Wow Your Family

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A quick and healthy chicken sausage pasta with zucchini and broccoli, flavored with garlic and Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 chicken sausage links, sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned on both sides.
  4. Add the remaining olive oil, then stir in the broccoli and zucchini. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still bright.
  5. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and pour in the reserved pasta water.
  7. Toss everything together until the pasta is glossy and well coated.
  8. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice if using.
  9. Serve warm in bowls for an easy veggie-packed pasta dinner.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
  • Substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.

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