Go Back
–+ servings
0 from 0 votes
PRINT
Pasta With Italian Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Summer Squash
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Pasta with Italian Sausage is a delicious meal, with seasoned spaghetti noodles topped with sun-dried tomatoes, onion, basil and summer squash.
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta with Italian sausage
Servings: 2 servings
Calories Per Serving: 1187 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Pasta "Sauce":
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Italian sausages , casing removed
  • 1/4 cup chopped brown onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped green peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
For Pasta:
  • 8 ounces pasta (½ pound)- I used spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper , to taste
  • Additional shredded Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil (for pasta). When fully boiling, add pasta and cook per package instructions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, prepare the "sauce", by heating olive oil on medium high in large skillet. Add crumbled Italian sausage, chopped onion, green peppers, yellow squash, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano and minced garlic. Cook for approx. 7-8 minutes, until done. Drain any grease from pan. Keep warm.
  3. When pasta is done cooking, drain, then return to pan. While pasta is hot, add butter, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss well, to combine.
  4. Place seasoned pasta in serving bowls. Top with hot sausage mixture.
  5. Garnish (liberally) with additional shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Pasta With Italian Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Summer Squash
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 1187 Calories from Fat 657
% Daily Value*
Fat 73g112%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 1055mg46%
Potassium 999mg29%
Carbohydrates 97g32%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 885IU18%
Vitamin C 49.5mg60%
Calcium 122mg12%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.