Pasta With a Meaty Blush Recipe

Name: Pasta With a Meaty Blush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 0.5 (12 ounce) package turkey bacon, thinly sliced; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; ¼ cup chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons dried basil; ½ cup evaporated milk; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
0.5 (12 ounce) package turkey bacon, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
¼ cup chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
3
Heat over medium heat.
4
Add onion, garlic, bacon, and italian sausage.
5
Stir to break up sausage.
6
Continue cooking and stirring until sausage is browned and onions are translucent.
7
Add zucchini and chicken broth.
8
Bring to a boil and simmer 2-3 minutes to cook zucchini.
9
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and basil.
10
Stir to incorporate.
11
Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
12
Add evaporated milk and parmesan.
13
Stir and cook until Parmesan is melted.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 2 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, and more.

Yes, Pasta With a Meaty Blush falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta With a Meaty Blush

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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