Chicken Sausages With Zucchini, Tomatoes, And Pasta
A hearty, flavorful pasta made with Italian-style chicken sausages, tender zucchini, juicy grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. Finished with Parmesan and lemon, it’s a light yet satisfying dish perfect for weeknights.
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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 optional
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz Radiatore pasta or any small pasta
- 2 cups chopped zucchini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausages and diced onion. Cook 6–7 minutes until sausages are browned and onion is tender.
- Season with salt, garlic, and crushed red pepper if using. Stir 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked pasta directly to the boiling broth. Stir often for about 10 minutes until pasta is mostly tender and liquid reduces.
- Stir in zucchini and cook 3 minutes until tender. Broth should be nearly absorbed, leaving a saucy coating.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, 3 tbsp Parmesan, and grape tomatoes. Top with fresh basil and remaining Parmesan before serving.