Description
A delicious and satisfying meal featuring savory Italian sausage paired with fresh zucchini and tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the sliced zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sausage mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh zucchinis and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg