Sausage and Courgette Pasta
A delicious and hearty Sausage and Courgette Pasta combining savory Italian sausage with tender courgettes in a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 Italian sausages, casings removed
- 2 medium courgettes, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced courgettes and cook for 5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add the canned chopped tomatoes and dried oregano, stirring well. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or a knob of butter before serving. Pair with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.