Zesty Lemon Basil Sausage Pasta
Lemon Basil Pasta: Master this incredibly flavorful one-pot dish with spicy chicken sausage and fresh asparagus. A quick, easy, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound short-cut pasta
- 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup green olives (chopped)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, chives, and olives in a bowl, or pulse in the food processor. Season with salt and pepper.
- In the same pot used to cook the pasta, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken sausage and brown all over, about 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the asparagus. Cook another 5 minutes or until the asparagus is tender. Add the pasta and toss well to coat.
- Add the basil/olive sauce and toss. Remove from the heat and serve immediately topped with additional basil. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.