Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta
I love an easy weeknight dinner that you can throw together when you don’t know what to make but want something quick. That’s where this Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta comes in because it’s perfect to make on those evenings when you want dinner on the table quickly. It’s also great to have for leftovers too!
Any one get around to dinner time and wonder what you’re going to make? I know the feeling. This Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta is meant to be one of those meals you can always fall back on when you don’t know what to make. It’s sure to please everyone too! Win-win. I love making my own pesto at home. It adds so much of a fresh flavor to pasta that you don’t get necessarily with store-bought. Obviously, I am all about making these easier on you, so if that means using your favorite store-bought brand then do it!
Add this pasta to your plans for an easy weeknight dinner this week!
What you need for Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta:
- Pasta
- Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage
- Mozzarella Balls
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pine nuts
- Lemon
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
How to make this pasta:
- Start by cooking your pasta according to package. Set aside.
- Make your homemade pesto by combining: basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Cook chicken sausage according to instructions.
- In a large bowl, add pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella balls and chicken sausage.
- Add pesto on top to mix in.
- Serve with additional fresh basil and grated parmesan on top.
- Enjoy!
How to store your leftover pasta:
It’s best to store any leftover pasta in a sealed container in the fridge. I like using these!
If you want to switch this up, try doing this instead:
- Use your favorite chicken sausage or regular sausages!
- Make it simpler by using your favorite store-bought pesto instead of making it!
- Add more summer produce like zucchini or squash.
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FAQs:
Can I use any chicken sausage?
Yes! I like to use a spicy Italian chicken sausage but you can use any flavor that you like!
Do I have to make pesto or can I use store bought?
While I love the flavors of this homemade pesto, you can also use your favorite store bought one to make it easier! I recommend adding 1 cup of store bought pesto.
How long will this last for?
You can keep this pasta in the fridge for up to 3 days!
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Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta
This Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Made with a few simple ingredients, this is a meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pasta, cooked
- 3 Italian chicken sausages
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, cut in half
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- optional: additional fresh basil and grated parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Start by cooking your pasta according to package. Set aside.
- Make your homemade pesto by combining: basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Cook chicken sausage according to instructions.
- In a large bowl, add pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella balls and chicken sausage.
- Add pesto on top to mix in.
- Serve with additional fresh basil and grated parmesan on top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Any pasta shape works!
Any flavor of chicken sausage that you like will work
If using store-bought pesto, use 1 cup.
