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One-Pan Mild Italian Sausage & Zucchini Pasta

A cozy, flavourful pasta dish packed with mild Italian sausage, zucchini, and tomatoes, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavour.

Monday · Jul 27
25 min
4 servings
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Monday · Jul 27

One-Pan Mild Italian Sausage & Zucchini Pasta

A cozy, flavourful pasta dish packed with mild Italian sausage, zucchini, and tomatoes, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavour.

Before you start Dice the onion and zucchini on Sunday night to speed up Monday's prep. Use 4 cups of chicken broth from your pantry.

Cooking instructions

  1. Crumble sausage into a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
  2. Add olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in diced zucchini, canned diced tomatoes (undrained), and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the pasta to the simmering liquid, ensuring it's mostly submerged. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the cooked sausage and frozen peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Offer grated Parmesan cheese on the side for adults.