Kids lunchbox: Sausage patty & Veggie Pasta

This is a quick, easy and wholesome pasta dish you can whip up for yourself or your kids lunchbox.


Here is the recipe. 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb/ 1/2 kg uncooked whole wheat fusilli pasta
  • 4 pork or turkey sausage patties, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups zucchini, chopped
  • 2 cups red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp herb butter or regular butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 2 cups red pasta sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt, pepper and chili flakes as needed
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on the box, drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
2. Add herb butter and garlic to a heavy pan on medium heat. Toss in the chopped patties and veggies. Sauté for 5 minutes on medium high.
3. Add in the cooked, drained pasta. Add in salt, pepper, chili flakes, dried herbs, red sauce and cream, combine.
4. Cook on low for 3-4 minutes. Let it cool a bit before you add it to your kids lunch box.
5. Top with a generous serving of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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