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Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Pasta Skillet

Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Pasta Skillet

Golden-seared chicken sausage tossed with tender rigatoni, sautéed zucchini, and burst cherry tomatoes, all coated in a light garlic-herb sauce. A quick, flavorful one-pan pasta perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients Serves 3–4
  • 300 g 10 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 300 g 10 oz chicken sausage, sliced into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 zucchinis sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water as needed
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Cook the Pasta
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions.
  5. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  6. Brown the Chicken Sausage
  7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add chicken sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, turning until golden on all sides.
  9. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
  10. Sauté the Vegetables
  11. In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  12. Add zucchini and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
  13. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften and begin to burst.
  14. Combine
  15. Return sausage to the skillet.
  16. Add cooked pasta and oregano.
  17. Toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  18. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  19. Serving
  20. Finish with fresh parsley or basil and grated Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Tips
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Swap chicken sausage with turkey sausage if preferred.
A squeeze of lemon brightens the flavors.