Best 6 Pasta With Sausage And Zucchini Recipes

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Pasta with sausage and zucchini is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover sausage and zucchini, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can use different types of sausage, such as spicy Italian sausage or mild breakfast sausage. You can also adjust the amount of zucchini in the dish, depending on your preferences. Additionally, you can add other ingredients to the dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms. No matter how you choose to make it, pasta with sausage and zucchini is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI PASTA



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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.

Provided by Ardith Dahlstrom, Hydesville, CA

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571, Carbohydrate 50, Cholesterol 66, Fat 31, Fiber 3.9, Protein 24, SaturatedFat 11, Sodium 767

SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI SKILLET



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I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice-or noodles-to make a complete meal-in-one. -Debby Abel, Flat Rock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage, zucchini and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Stir in tomatoes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI



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This goes in the quick and easy category...and yummy too! Serve over cooked rice or pasta.

Provided by Michelle W

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds Italian sausage links
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until the inside is no longer pink. Cut sausage into 1/4 inch slices, and continue cooking until browned.
  • Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, with liquid. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1096.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE PASTA



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"My husband and I enjoy the hearty flavor combinations in this meal," relates Karen Martis form Merrillville, Indiana. She often makes it with orzo and uses a can of zucchini in tomato sauce to speed preparation even further.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups cooked small shell pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Add zucchini; saute 2 minutes longer. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, picante sauce, onions, garlic, sugar and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Stir in pasta and Parmesan cheese; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Baked Pasta with Sausage and Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1 lb small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 medium sweet onion
1/2-1 stalk celery (1/2 large or 1 small celery stalk, from the heart)
1/2-1 carrot
3 ounces pancetta, cut into chunks or 3 ounces bacon, cut into pieces
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thickly sliced (optional)
3/4 lb spicy Italian sausage, casing removed,broken up
3/4 cup red wine
1 3/4 cups tomato sauce
1 3/4 cups beef broth
1 lb rigatoni pasta
4 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese (optional)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Generously butter a 9x12-inch casserole pan and coat with half the bread crumbs.
  • Place the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with the salt.
  • Cover with a plate (press down on the zucchini), weighted down with a heavy object.
  • The salt will draw the liquid from the zucchini; the plate will help squeeze it out.
  • Allow the zucchini to sit for about 20 minutes.
  • Place the onion, celery, carrot and pancetta or bacon in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture is chopped into tiny pieces.
  • In a large, deep sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the vegetable-pancetta mixture and the garlic.
  • Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the sausage, stirring to break it up further and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through.
  • Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce and broth.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • You should have a thin rather than thick pasta sauce; you want it liquid, as the mixture will eventually bake.
  • Set the sauce aside, and cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions.
  • Do not overcook; the pasta should hold its shape.
  • While the pasta is cooking, rinse the zucchini.
  • Wrap in a clean, dry kitchen towel and squeeze out all the moisture.
  • Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil.
  • Add the zucchini, and over high heat, brown on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Cook in two batches, adding more oil if necessary, if the zucchini pieces are too many for one pan.
  • They should be softened but not mushy.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Remove 1 cup of the pasta sauce from its pan and warm the remainder.
  • Add the pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce in the pan and toss well.
  • Add the zucchini and mozzarella and stir well.
  • Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole pan.
  • Pour the reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs and the Romano.
  • Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil, and bake in the center of the oven for about 10 minutes, until warmed through.
  • Remove the foil, check that the mozzarella is melted and broil for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp the top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.5, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 1922, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 29.9

PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI AND SAUSAGE



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I got the idea for this recipe from a can of S&W Ready-Cut Diced Tomatoes with Onion and Bell Pepper. The recipe calls for crumbled sausage but my husband and I like our sausage sliced over pasta. It also calls for the pasta to be cooked in the skillet but I cook mine separately and added it to the sauce just before serving. Turned out delicious

Provided by Little Grandma

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 Italian sausages
1/4-1/2 cup water
1 cup of chopped onion
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 cup of sliced zucchini
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans of s&w ready-cut diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 ounces cooked penne pasta
1/4 cup grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron over medium to high heat.
  • Add the Olive Oil and Italian Sausage.
  • Brown Sausage for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to the skillet, cover with foil and place in oven.
  • Cook for 35 minutes or until sausage is cooked.
  • While the sausage cooks heat a large skillet and add the chopped onion, garlic and Zuchinni.
  • Cook until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickned.
  • You may add some pasta water if the sauce gets to thick.
  • Remove sauce from heat.
  • Season with pepper to taste and add the cooked pasta and toss.
  • Cover the pan and let sit a few minutes.
  • Slice the sausage and mix with pasta.
  • Serve with Grated Romano Cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.2, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 1072.7, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. Look for high-quality sausage, zucchini, and tomatoes.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Sausage can be a source of bacteria, so it's important to cook it thoroughly before eating. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sausage and zucchini, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Serve immediately: Pasta with sausage and zucchini is best served immediately after it is cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Pasta with sausage and zucchini is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage and zucchini, and it's also a good source of protein and vegetables. The next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pasta dish a try.

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