Saucy Sausage and Lemon Pasta: Easy Recipe for Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting recipe for Saucy Sausage and Lemon Pasta, also known as Sausage al Lemone, that is easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, followed by the heavy cream.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and toss well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams