Easy Sausage Pesto Pasta Recipe Rushed for Flavor Tonight
This Easy Sausage Pesto Pasta Recipe to Try Tonight is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any night.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large pot
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz pasta Use gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
For the Sauce
- 1 lb Italian sausage Can substitute with chicken sausage.
- 2 tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin is recommended.
- 2 cloves garlic Freshly minced for best flavor.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved; canned tomatoes can be used if fresh aren't available.
- 1 cup basil pesto Homemade is best, store-bought is quicker.
- ½ cup parmesan cheese Freshly grated for optimal melting.
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves For garnish.
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, crumble the sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In the skillet, add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes, cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Add drained pasta and basil pesto to the skillet, toss, adding reserved pasta water until desired creamy consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can freeze without cheese for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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