Sweet Italian Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Serves 6
Time 15 min
Garnish this delicious combination of summer vegetables and Italian sausage with sprigs of fresh basil and lemon wedges to squeeze over the top, if you like.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 6 sweet Italian sausage links
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
- 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 pound mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- fine sea salt, pinch of
- ground black pepper, pinch of
- ground black pepper, pinch of
Method
Prepare sausages according to package directions, either in a sauté pan or on the grill.
While they are cooking, heat olive oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium high heat.
Add garlic and oregano, stir for a few seconds, then add zucchini and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
When sausages are cooked, cut into large bite-size pieces and add to pan along with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
Continue to sauté until tomatoes are just softened, about 1 minute more.
Transfer to a large platter and serve.
When sausages are cooked, cut into large bite-size pieces and add to pan along with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
Continue to sauté until tomatoes are just softened, about 1 minute more.
Transfer to a large platter and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 310 calories (220 from fat), 24g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 16g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 6 sweet Italian sausage links
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
- 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 pound mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- fine sea salt, pinch of
- ground black pepper, pinch of
- ground black pepper, pinch of