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Pasta with Peas and Sausage: A Delicious Easy Recipe

A delicious and easy recipe for Pasta with Peas and Sausage, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta penne or rotini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage instead of pork sausage.
  • Add a handful of baby spinach or kale to the skillet in the last minute of cooking for extra greens and nutrition.

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