"This satisfying and quick pasta dish combines the classic combination of tomato, basil, Italian sausage, and zucchini"
Tomato, Basil, Italian Sausage, & Zucchini Penne Pasta
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 package penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 sliced zucchinis
- 28 ounces San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 3/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta al dente per the packaged instructions. Be sure to salt the water and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water once finished.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot (I used a dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage to the pan. Season it with 1 tablespoon each of salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, and continue breaking it up into smaller bits as it cooks. Once fully browned after 5-7 minutes, remove and set aside.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the pot or dutch oven. Cook for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn. Stir in the tomato paste, and cook for 1 more minute then deglaze the pan with the chicken stock. Scrape up any browned bits of sausage that may be left over.
Step 4
Stir in the San Marzano tomatoes and remaining salt and ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the sliced zucchinis and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the parmesan cheese, Italian sausage, and reserved pasta water until the cheese begins to melt. Fold in the al dente pasta noodles and enjoy!