Chicken Sausage Pasta with Basil and Wine
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken Sausage Pasta with Basil and Wine. This quick and easy recipe combines tender pasta, savory pre-cooked chicken sausage, and a luscious sauce made from ripe cherry tomatoes, dry white wine, and chicken broth. Infused with the aromatic notes of fresh garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and a generous handful of chopped basil, this dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and freshness. Finished with a sprinkling of nutty Parmesan cheese, this effortlessly elegant pasta is ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules without compromising on taste. Serve it warm with extra basil and Parmesan for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s as comforting as it is impressive. Perfect for pasta lovers searching for a quick, hearty dinner solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (e.g., penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 links Chicken sausage (pre-cooked, sliced into discs)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, letting the liquid reduce slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Stir in the chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 more minutes until heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 295 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 6890 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 117.7 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1606 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2220 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
