Description
Warm your soul with this delightful autumn dish featuring savory Italian sausage, roasted Brussels sprouts, and pasta. This recipe blends rich flavors and vibrant colors, creating a comforting meal perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings. With easy preparation and an inviting aroma, this cozy pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- In boiling salted water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked sausage with roasted Brussels sprouts and drained pasta in the skillet. Add reserved pasta water to create a sauce.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg