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