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Spicy Sausage and Basil Potato and Zucchini Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Yukon gold potato peeled, Blade D, noodles trimmed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 link spicy sausages caseings removed and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1.5 cups seeded and chopped tomato
  • 1 large zucchini Blade D, noodles trimmed
  • 1/3 cup chopped basil + more for garnish
  • 1 large garlic clove finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the potato noodles and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook for 7 minutes or until potatoes are cooked to al dente. Transfer the potatoes to a plate and immediately add in the sausage. Cook the sausage for 7-10 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and browned. Add in tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for another minute. Transfer the tomato and sausage mixture to the plate with the potato noodles.
  • Immediately add the zucchini noodles, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes and remaining olive oil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until zucchini softens. When cooked, add in the potato noodles, sausage and tomatoes and toss for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and toss thoroughly to combine. Plate the pasta onto dishes and serve garnished with any leftover chopped basil and the cheese.