Description
Cozy Autumn Dinner: Sausage, Pasta, and Brussels Sprouts Delight is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender pasta, savory Italian sausage, and caramelized Brussels sprouts, all tossed in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe promises warmth and satisfaction with every bite. Experience the joy of cooking as you create a meal that will have your friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Halve the Brussels sprouts and mince the garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add penne pasta, and cook until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced sausage until browned.
- Add minced garlic and halved Brussels sprouts; cook until sprouts are tender and golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and stir; add red pepper flakes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well coated with sauce; serve hot topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg