15-minute chicken sausage pasta (Print Version)
Fast, hearty pasta bowls with chicken sausage and vegetables, ideal for high-protein meal prep on busy days.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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225 grams dried pasta (such as Banza or other preferred type)
→ Sauce
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480 millilitres spicy pasta sauce or preferred pasta sauce
→ Protein
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4 fully-cooked chicken sausage links, sliced
→ Vegetables
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450 grams frozen mixed vegetables
→ Pantry
05 -
15 millilitres olive oil
# Steps:
01 -
Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and frozen mixed vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through.
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Divide cooked pasta evenly among 4 to 5 meal prep containers.
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Top each portion of pasta with the vegetable and sausage mixture.
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Spoon approximately 120 millilitres of pasta sauce over each bowl.
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Allow bowls to cool completely, then cover, seal, and refrigerate.
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To serve, microwave each bowl for 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
# Notes:
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Banza pasta can be substituted with whole wheat or regular pasta based on preference.
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Use different frozen vegetable blends or add fresh spinach at the end for additional nutrients.
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For a vegetarian adaptation, replace sausage with plant-based alternatives or canned chickpeas.
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Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavour if desired.