Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish combining savory sausage and tender courgettes, perfect for a quick and satisfying Italian-inspired meal.
- 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 rigatoni)
- 2 sausages, sliced
- 1 large courgette, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100ml white wine (optional)
- 200ml tomato passata
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausages and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced courgette and cook for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the white wine, if using, and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the tomato passata, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce and sausage mixture until well combined and heated through.
- Serve topped with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of chili flakes while sautéing the garlic and onion or finish the dish with a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/sausage-and-courgette-pasta/