Italian Sausage and Zucchini Pasta

Time: 30 minutes. Sliced zucchini brings a fresh element to Italian sausage pasta. Served with some garlic bread and a glass of wine, it quickly becomes a satisfying meal.

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  fettuccine
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1  pound  mild or hot Italian sausages, casings removed and broken into 1/2-in. chunks
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1/2  cup  sliced onion
• 1  pound  zucchini, sliced
• 2  medium tomatoes, cut into 1-in. chunks
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3  cup  freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, return to pot, and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.

3. In the same pan, cook garlic, onion, and zucchini until starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, pepper, and reserved sausage and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

4. Combine sausage mixture with reserved pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with half the parmesan and serve with remaining cheese on the side.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

571 (48% from fat)

Protein:

24g

Fat:

31g (sat 11)

Carbohydrate:

50g

Fiber:

3.9g

Sodium:

767mg

Cholesterol:

66mg