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Tomatoes & Pasta

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This Tomatoes & Pasta dish combines Italian‑style chicken sausages with zucchini, grape tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce over pasta. It’s fresh, hearty, and comes together in about 30 minutes — perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main
  • Method: One‑pan / Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian‑American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 12 oz Italian‑style chicken sausages, sliced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz radiatore pasta (or any small pasta)
  • 2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add sausage slices and brown about 5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. In same pan, sauté onion with salt for 3‑4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook uncovered ~9‑10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
  4. During last 2‑3 minutes of cooking, add chopped zucchini and let it cook until just tender.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, 1 cup Parmesan, grape tomatoes, and the sausage. Heat for 1‑2 minutes until everything is warmed through and creamy.
  6. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • You can swap radiatore pasta for penne, fusilli, farfalle or another small shape.
  • If you like it spicier, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil.
  • To lighten it up, use part‑skim Parmesan or reduce the cheese slightly.
  • Add extra veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for more color and nutrition.
  • If sauce seems too thick upon reheating, loosen with additional broth or a splash of water.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/tomatoes-pasta/