Summer Pasta with Zucchini and Smoked Sausage
This colorful summer pasta with zucchini, tomatoes, and smoked sausage comes together in less than 30 minutes and is packed with fresh garden veggies and bold flavor. Easy enough for a weeknight.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Red Onion chopped
- 2 cups Roma Tomatoes diced, or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 3 Garlic Cloves chopped or minced
- 1 cup Zucchini sliced
- ½ cup Fresh Basil chopped
- 13 ounces Turkey Smoked Sausage sliced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 8 ounces Pasta cooked
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat up the pan over medium heat. Add some olive oil, sausage, onion, and zucchini. Cook for several minutes or until the onion has softened and the zucchini is fork-tender.
- Season the mixture with some salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat and add the tomatoes, basil, cooked pasta, and another drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Serve the Pasta with Veggies and Smoked Sausage topped with Parmesan cheese and extra basil if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator. This dish re-heats nicely in the microwave and is very tasty the next day.
Protein pasta works great in this recipe.
I like turkey smoked sausage, but any kielbasa or smoked sausage will do.
Green onion can be used in place of the red onion. Just remember to add it at the end with the tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg