Summer Squash And Sausage Pasta Dish Recipe

Name: Summer Squash And Sausage Pasta Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt; 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine; 1/2 lb Italian sausage, link, sliced very thin; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 medium summer squash, sliced thin; 2 medium zucchini, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes; 1 ounce sliced olive; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; parmesan cheese or crushed crouton

Servings: persons

coarse salt
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
1/2 lb Italian sausage, link, sliced very thin
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 medium summer squash, sliced thin
2 medium zucchini, sliced thin
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 ounce sliced olive
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese or crushed crouton

1
Cook pasta 'al dente' according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. remove sausage from pan. Leave a little fat in pan (for taste).
3
Add 1/4 cup olive oil and bring heat down to medium-low. Add squash and onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Add olives, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; season with salt to taste.
5
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to skillet and toss to combine. If pasta seems dry, add cooking water 1 tbsp at a time, tossing between each addition. Add cooked sausage and combine.
6
Transfer pasta to a large serving platter, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or crushed croutons.

143

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: coarse salt, 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine, 1/2 lb Italian sausage, link, sliced very thin, 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Summer Squash And Sausage Pasta Dish 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!

Summer Squash And Sausage Pasta Dish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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