Saucy Sausage and Lemon Pasta: A Quick, Zesty Delight
A delicious pasta dish featuring sausage and a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and olive oil, toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream before serving.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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