Description
A balanced and colorful pasta dish with chicken sausage and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Penne Pasta (gluten free)
- 1 Tbls Avocado Oil
- 4 links Chicken Sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 crown Broccoli (chopped)
- 1 Carrot (peeled & cut into matchsticks)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded & sliced)
- 1 Zucchini (sliced)
- 1 Yellow Squash (sliced)
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 cup Asparagus (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 Tbls Fresh Basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions and set aside.
- Add avocado oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken sausage until cooked through and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed, then add carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and red onion to the pan. Sauté over medium heat until the veggies start to get tender (3-5 minutes).
- Add zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta, cooked sausage, and squeeze the lemon over the dish. Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Use red pepper flakes for a bit of heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Sausage Pasta, Veggie-Packed Pasta, Healthy Dinner, Easy Weeknight Meals, High Protein Pasta