Sausage Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Peas

Name: Sausage Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces bowtie pasta (or any short cut pasta of choice); 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 large onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup pesto; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ cup reserved pasta water; ¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano; pinch chili flakes; ½ cup green peas; salt and pepper; ¼ cup Minced basil or parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
570 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, American

Sausage Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Peas

Iris Warren

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This easy, 20 minute pasta recipe is made with Italian sausage, basil pesto, caramelized onions, and sweet green peas. Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing, this sausage pasta recipe is sure to be a new favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces bowtie pasta (or any short cut pasta of choice) (cooked according to package instructions)
1 pound Italian sausage (ground or casings removed, sweet or spicy)
1 large onion (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup reserved pasta water
¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
pinch chili flakes (optional)
½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
salt and pepper (to taste)
¼ cup Minced basil or parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a big pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta cooking liquid to use later for the sauce.
While pasta is cooking, heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Add Italian sausage (ground or casings removed) to the pan and begin breaking down using a potato masher or wooden spoon. Cook until sausage is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 7-9 minutes. Once sausage is fully cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, drizzle in two tablespoons of olive oil and add the onion slices plus a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook until onions are golden and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
Once onions are caramelized return sausage to the pan along with any juices that have formed. Stir in pesto, lemon juice, reserved pasta water, parmesan and chili flakes to create a sauce. Toss in cooked pasta and green peas then stir well. Check for seasoning and adjust to taste before serving. If you have fresh herbs like parsley or basil, sprinkle them in at the end right before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 1077mg (45%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 501IU (10%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2cups
Calories	570kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	50g	77%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	22g	110%
Cholesterol	92mg	31%
Sodium	1077mg	45%
Potassium	399mg	8%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	501IU	10%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	133mg	13%
Iron	2mg	11%