Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken sausage pasta meal prep bowl that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 12 oz chicken sausage
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the whole grain pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil for about a minute.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Slice the chicken sausage into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and zucchini, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but vibrant.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage and vegetables in the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm or divide into meal prep containers for later.
Notes
Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or different flavors of chicken sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meal prep, pasta, chicken sausage, healthy dinner, quick meals