Pasta with Sausage and Peas

This Pasta with Sausage and Peas is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together savory sausage and sweet peas in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines hearty ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pasta (such as penne or fusilli) - 200 grams
• Kosher sausage (chicken or turkey) - 150 grams, sliced
• Frozen peas - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Heavy cream - 100 milliliters
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce and sausage mixture.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the sausage and cheese.
• Includes peas, which are high in fiber and beneficial for digestive health.

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