ZITI WITH SAUSAGE, SWEET CORN, BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES
When your body craves vegetables, but your mind craves pasta and meat, this 30-minute pasta dish is a happy compromise. It's loaded with fresh cherry tomatoes, corn and broccoli, and the Italian sausage (hot or sweet) adds flavor and heft. Whatever you do, don't feel wed to the recipe. Use cauliflower in the place of broccoli, chicken sausage instead of pork, chopped plum tomatoes instead of cherry. It's the kind of recipe that can be a little different (in a good way) every time you make it depending on what's in your vegetable drawer or C.S.A. box. Also, don't forget taste and season well with salt and pepper as you go. The vegetables need a little seasoning to stand up to the assertive flavors of the sausage and garlic.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage; cook, breaking up the meat into 1/2-inch pieces, until most of the fat has rendered from the sausage and the pieces are brown and crunchy, but not burnt, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In the boiling water, add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, separate the broccoli flowerets from the stalks and cut the flowerets into 1-inch pieces. Peel the fibrous skin from the exterior of the broccoli stalks and cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces. Add the broccoli to the sausage and mix well. Then stir in the garlic, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the reserved pasta cooking water to the sausage and broccoli mixture with the corn, tomatoes and the remaining three tablespoons of oil. Season generously with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (if desired), to taste. Cover, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
- In a large serving bowl or in the pasta pot, combine the drained pasta with the sausage and vegetables, tossing the mixture together well. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 649, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 898 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the sausage and tomatoes simmer together in the sauce. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Hameed Ahmed Butt
[email protected]This is a delicious and versatile dish. I've made it with different types of pasta, sausage, and vegetables. It's always a hit! I love the way the flavors meld together in the sauce. So good!
Trina Drumm
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sausage was mild and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the other ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.
Sarim Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the sausage and vegetables cook together in the sauce. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Aisha Shamusa
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so unique and flavorful. I love the combination of sausage, corn, broccoli, and tomatoes. It's a definite keeper!
Haleema Sadia
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It's so hearty and flavorful. I love the way the sausage and tomatoes simmer together in the sauce. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Haben Tesfaye
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of pasta, sausage, and vegetables depending on what I have on hand. It's always a delicious and satisfying meal.
Natalia Irene
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it reheats well. I always get rave reviews when I bring this dish to a party.
Raju Mirda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and it added a nice crunch to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
kwesi hutchful
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the sausage and vegetables meld together in the sauce. So good!
Nasra Abdi
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I especially liked the way the corn added a bit of sweetness to the dish.
Kahadak Malla
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this meatless version of ziti. The sausage is so flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I also like that this dish is relatively low in calories.
mohammed saleh
[email protected]This is a delicious and versatile dish. I've made it with different types of pasta, such as penne, rotini, and macaroni. I've also added different vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers. It's always a hit!
Kasper Eliassen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I like to use a variety of sausages, such as Italian sausage, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage. I also add a little bit of garlic and onion powder to the sauce for extra flavor.
Kgomotso Makhubela
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sausage was mild and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the other ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.
Ken o-o
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand and it comes together in no time. My kids love it too!
Arslan Shani
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the tomatoes burst in my mouth. So juicy and flavorful.
Shero Badsha
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! I love the combination of sausage, sweet corn, broccoli, and tomatoes. It's so hearty and flavorful. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
SK Romjan Gazi
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the sausage and corn added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.