Sausage Pesto Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Weeknight Meal
This Sausage Pesto Pasta is a quick and indulgent meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the pesto and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serving with garlic bread makes for a delightful meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sausage Pesto Pasta