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zucchini, mushrooms, sausage and penne in sauce

Zucchini Mushroom Pasta

Zucchini, mushrooms, and sausage are tossed with penne in a spicy sauce for an easy dinner win in this simple skillet meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces penne pasta or another bite-size pasta
  • 1 pound hot sausage
  • 8 ounces small cremini or white mushrooms quartered
  • 4 small zucchini chopped into ¾-inch pieces, about 4 cups
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese OPTIONAL

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in heavily salted water. Drain the pasta, and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, cook and crumble the sausage in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and continue cooking until barely softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking, just until the squash reaches the desired doneness.
  • Stir in the pasta and serve warm. Top with Parmesan, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal · Carbohydrates: 49g · Protein: 26g · Fat: 27g · Saturated Fat: 9g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g · Monounsaturated Fat: 11g · Trans Fat: 0.2g · Cholesterol: 70mg · Sodium: 1563mg · Potassium: 1366mg · Fiber: 6g · Sugar: 11g · Vitamin A: 1087IU · Vitamin C: 38mg · Calcium: 128mg · Iron: 4mg
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