Creamy Sausage & Zucchini Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs: A Quick One-Pot Dinner!

Creamy Sausage Zucchini Cheesy Lemon Pasta

Step 1: Brown the Breadcrumbs [00:00]

In a pan, brown butter and breadcrumbs over the stove for about five minutes. Then add lemon, parmesan, and basil.

Step 2: Prepare the Zucchini and Sausage [00:05]

Chop 3 zucchini and start browning the sausage in a separate pan.

Step 3: Cook the Zucchini [00:10]

Remove the sausage from the pan and add the chopped zucchini with some oil. Cook until most of the water in the zucchini is evaporated.

Step 4: Add Shallot and Broth [00:15]

Once the zucchini is mostly cooked, add a shallot. Then add Dijon mustard and about 3/4 of a bag of chicken broth. If you don't have enough chicken broth, add a little water to ensure all the noodles are covered.

Step 5: Simmer the Pasta [00:20]

Add the rigatoni and let it simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 6: Combine Ingredients [00:35]

Add the sausage back into the pan along with a hunk of butter and some heavy cream. Stir in more cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Step 7: Serve [00:40]

Top with the breadcrumb mixture and enjoy your creamy sausage zucchini cheesy lemon pasta.