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Chicken Sausage Pasta

A flavorful and hearty pasta dish featuring chicken sausage, fresh vegetables, and a light sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken Sausage
  • 1 lb chicken sausage sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together until the spinach wilts and the pasta is coated in the sauce.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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