SUMMER SQUASH AND SAUSAGE PASTA DISH

Summer Squash and Sausage Pasta Dish image

Provided by afghanmom

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

coarse salt
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
1/2 lb Italian sausage, link, sliced very thin
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 medium summer squash, sliced thin
2 medium zucchini, sliced thin
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 ounce sliced olive
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese or crushed crouton

Steps:

Cook pasta 'al dente' according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. remove sausage from pan. Leave a little fat in pan (for taste).
Add 1/4 cup olive oil and bring heat down to medium-low. Add squash and onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add olives, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; season with salt to taste.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta to skillet and toss to combine. If pasta seems dry, add cooking water 1 tbsp at a time, tossing between each addition. Add cooked sausage and combine.
Transfer pasta to a large serving platter, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or crushed croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.5, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 768.7, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7, Protein 28.4