Chicken Sausage Pasta
Chicken Sausage Pasta is a delightful, comforting dish that combines the bold flavors of juicy chicken sausage with sweet cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil. This easy-to-make pasta dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a dinner party. With its vibrant colors and rich aroma, every bite feels like a warm embrace, making it an instant favorite for family gatherings or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausages (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Chop garlic and basil while boiling water in a large pot.
- Add pasta to boiling salted water; cook until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook sliced sausages until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and halved tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften (about 3 minutes).
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing with reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Remove from heat, fold in basil, and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg