Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Add chopped zucchini and halved tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes break down slightly.
- Stir in the rigatoni pasta and enough chicken broth to cover the pasta.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, if using.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the sausage type and add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers. For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg