Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Amazing Saucy Sausage and Lemon Pasta. This dish combines savory sausage with zesty lemon to create a rich and flavorful sauce that envelops perfectly cooked pasta. Quick, easy, and versatile, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Elevate your meal with fresh ingredients and watch as this recipe becomes a beloved favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild, your preference)
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, add sliced sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and half of the reserved pasta water into the skillet; mix well.
- Toss the drained pasta directly into the skillet, coating it in the lemon-sausage mixture. Add more reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauciness.
- Remove from heat; stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 340g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg