Chicken Sausage with Sauteed Vegetables

15 MINS PREP | 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 links Sausage Aidells Smoked Chicken Sausage, 12 oz

3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1 yellow onion, chopped

3 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces

1 summer squash, halved and sliced

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1 can diced tomatoes, no salt added

1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 dash Kosher salt to taste

1 dash ground black pepper to taste

2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

7 ounces Protein+ Spaghetti pasta

2 quarts water

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice sausage into 1/2” medallions

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

3. Sauté chicken sausage for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned

4. Add bell pepper, carrots, onion, and broccoli. Sauté 4 minutes

5. Cook 3-5 minutes or until sauce is heated and veggies are just tender

6. Sprinkle with parsley

7. May sprinkle with parmesan as desired

8. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Barilla Protein Pasta is a great choice for increasing protein and chickpea pasta for high protein gluten free option

9. Optional for low carb: Serve on top of veggie noodles

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Protein 20g

Total Fat 18g

Carbs 52g

Calories 426kcal

Fiber 12g

Sodium 407mg

Saturated Fat 4.28g

Fruits 0 servings

Vegetables 2.09 servings

Added Sugar 0g