Sausage Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Peas
This easy, 20 minute pasta recipe is made with Italian sausage, basil pesto, caramelized onions, and sweet green peas.
Equipment
- large pot
- skillet
- potato masher
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta or any short cut pasta of choice
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground or casings removed, sweet or spicy
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- ¼ cup pesto store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 pinch chili flakes optional
- ½ cup green peas fresh or frozen
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- ¼ cup minced basil or parsley optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a big pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving ½ 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 add Italian sausage. Cook until sausage is golden brown, about 7-9 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and onion slices with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook until onions are golden and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Return sausage to the pan and stir in pesto, lemon juice, reserved pasta water, parmesan, and chili flakes. Toss in cooked pasta and green peas.
- Check for seasoning and adjust to taste. If using fresh herbs, sprinkle them in right before serving.
Notes
This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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