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Easy Parmesan Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Green Beans

This Easy Parmesan Pasta with corn, green beans, and chicken sausage is made with pantry staples and makes a satisfying meal the whole family will love!
4.5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 471kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb. gemelli pasta
  • 15.25 oz. sweet corn (drained)
  • 14.5 oz. low sodium green beans (drained)
  • 12 oz. chicken sausage (sliced into coins (I prefer cheesy or garlicky versions))
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 Tablespoon good quality olive oil *see note*
  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 10 fresh basil leaves (sliced into strips)
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Add 1 Tablespoon of Kosher salt to a large pot of water. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Uncover, add the pasta, and stir. Set the timer for 3 minutes less than what the package calls for to make "al dente" pasta. When the timer goes off, stir in the canned vegetables. Boil the remaining 3 minutes then drain the pasta and vegetables, making sure to reserve at least 1 cup of the water.
  • Meanwhile, saute the chicken sausage over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until browned. 
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables, and chicken sausage. Toss with the olive oil, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir together, adding small pours of the hot pasta water as you go. (You likely will not need the entire cup). Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is coating the pasta, adding additional water if needed. Taste, then season as desired with additional salt and pepper. Top with fresh basil. Serve. 

Notes

  • Since you'll be using the olive oil as a finisher for this dish, and it's not being cooked, I recommend using a high quality extra virgin olive oil. Flavored oils, like basil and garlic, can really shine here too.  
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy parmesan pasta, parmesan pasta

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 2mg
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