Sausage Quinoa Pasta
This super easy and satisfying Sausage Quinoa Pasta is tossed in a simple homemade tomato sauce and parmesan cheese. This is a perfect filling pasta dish for your busy weeknight.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa pasta
- 2 Italian sausage cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 tsbp olive oil
- 2/3 cup homemade tomato sauce or any other tomato sauce of your preference
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook quinoa pasta at a boil until tender yet firm, about 8 minutes; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the hot Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. It will take about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the quinoa pasta and homemade tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well for 1 minute or so.
- If necessary, adjust seasoning and add more olive oil to add more flavor.
- Serve with a generous grinding of pepper, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to use a different pasta if you prefer. Just make sure to follow the instructions on the box to cook to al dente.
- If you have fresh basil, it makes for a delicious swap for parsley.
- Feel free to swap the sausage with your favourite if you prefer a different one.
- To store: Store the leftover sausage quinoa pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can easily reheat everything in the microwave.
- To freeze: Once cooled completely, transfer the dish to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g