Smoked Sausage Sauté with Lemon Herb Vegetables and Pasta

Smithfield dinner sausage makes an ideal saute meat served with vegetables over spaghetti or fettuccini.

Serves: 4
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. Smithfield Smoked Sausage cut in 1/2 -inch slices
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green pepper cut in 1/2 -inch pieces
• 1 yellow pepper cut in 1/2 -inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes cut in half
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve 1/3 cup of cooking liquid. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; sauté sausage 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes and garlic powder; cook and stir 3 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Place cooked and drained pasta in a large serving bowl; add sausage, vegetables, reserved pasta cooking liquid, lemon zest and juice; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serving Suggestions

If desired sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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