Bucatini With Turkey Sausage and Zucchini | Real Simple Recipes

Tried this recipe out for dinner last night. It was easy to make and I loved it because I already had the majority of the ingredients on hand. Very light pasta dish, great for summer!

Bucatini With Turkey Sausage and Zucchini | Real Simple Recipes

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian-style turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 pound zucchini and/or summer squash (about 4 small), thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces), plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the zucchini and/or squash, onion, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are golden and very tender, 15 to 18 minutes (reduce heat if the pan begins to darken).
4. Toss the pasta with the sausage, vegetables, Parmesan, oregano, and ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water (add more cooking water if the pasta seems dry). Serve with additional Parmesan.

By Dawn Perry, August 2011