Description
Warm up chilly evenings with this delicious autumn dish featuring al dente pasta, crisp Brussels sprouts, and savory sausage. A delightful blend of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or preferred variety)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and trim the Brussels sprouts. Halve them if large. Mince the garlic.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sizzle Up That Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Brussels Sprouts: Toss in minced garlic and halved Brussels sprouts into the skillet. Sauté for another 5 minutes until bright green and tender yet crisp.
- Combine Everything: Add drained pasta into the skillet with sausage and Brussels sprouts. Mix in reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve It Up: Plate generously and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese atop each serving. Enjoy your hearty meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg