Description
Sausage and Vegetable Pasta is a fantastic blend of flavors that come together in a simple dish. With gluten-free pasta and an array of fresh vegetables, this meal is ideal for a quick dinner or a comforting family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gluten-free pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 raw spicy chicken sausage links
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 bunch asparagus
- fine sea salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste
- optional: 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the raw spicy chicken sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and asparagus; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the fresh spinach and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until mixed.
- Season with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss again.
- If desired, serve with fresh parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Feel free to substitute regular pasta if gluten-free isn’t needed.
Adjust spices according to your taste for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg