Description
A luxurious one-pan meal combining savory Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, and a garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want gourmet flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add diced zucchini to the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan.
- Add dry pasta to the skillet, stirring to ensure noodles are submerged.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American