Description
If you’re craving a comforting and vibrant dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, this Caprese Pasta with Italian Sausage is the perfect solution. Bursting with the flavors of juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella, this quick meal is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The savory notes of Italian sausage harmonize beautifully with the pasta, creating a delightful balance of taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 1 lb chicken sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the crumbled chicken sausage until browned.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Combine the drained pasta and reserved pasta water with the skillet mixture; toss well.
- Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella pearls and chopped basil. Serve drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg