Sweet Italian Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes

JasiBella

Serves 6
Garnish this delicious combination of summer vegetables and Italian sausage with sprigs of fresh basil and lemon wedges to squeeze over the top, if you like.

Ingredients
6 links Whole Ranch® Sweet Italian sausage*
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
4 to 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 pound mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste


Method
Prepare sausages according to package directions, either in a sauté pan or on the grill. While they are cooking, heat olive oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and oregano, stir for a few seconds, then add zucchini and cook 3 to 5 minutes.

When sausages are cooked, cut into large bite-sized pieces and add to pan along with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until tomatoes are just softened, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a large platter and serve.

Nutrition
Per serving (about 8oz/220g-wt.): 310 calories (220 from fat), 24g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 16g protein

JasiBella

Serves 6
Garnish this delicious combination of summer vegetables and Italian sausage with sprigs of fresh basil and lemon wedges to squeeze over the top, if you like.

Ingredients
6 links Whole Ranch® Sweet Italian sausage*
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
4 to 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 pound mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste


Method
Prepare sausages according to package directions, either in a sauté pan or on the grill. While they are cooking, heat olive oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and oregano, stir for a few seconds, then add zucchini and cook 3 to 5 minutes.

When sausages are cooked, cut into large bite-sized pieces and add to pan along with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until tomatoes are just softened, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a large platter and serve.

Nutrition
Per serving (about 8oz/220g-wt.): 310 calories (220 from fat), 24g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 16g protein

txjenn1

This sounds really good. Plus it sounds like something my whole family will eat as well. I'm going to add it to next week's menu.

Thanks!

JasiBella

Very welcome!:bigsmile: