Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Sausage Pasta
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4-5 medium-sized zucchini (or sub pasta of choice)
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
For the Pesto
  • 1-8.5 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • ¼ cup reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup of fresh parsley
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1-15-oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Chopped fresh basil and parsley
Instructions
  1. Spiralize your zucchini and set aside in a large pot.
  2. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, and garlic until sausage is browned and cooked through.
  3. Drain your sun-dried tomatoes, reserving ¼ cup of oil.
  4. In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, pine nuts, and ¼ cup reserved oil. Process until the herbs, tomatoes, and nuts have broken up well. Add the remaining ingredients and process until thick and somewhat creamy.
  5. Add pesto sauce to the skillet with the sausage and stir occasionally, until heated.
  6. Cook zucchini noodles on medium heat and stir occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess water.
  7. Plate zucchini noodles and top with pesto sausage sauce and extra fresh herbs.
Notes
~If you can't find pine nuts, substitute with walnuts, pistachios, or other mild-flavored nuts.
Recipe by Fed and Fulfilled at https://fedandfulfilled.com/sun-dried-tomato-pesto-sausage-pasta/