Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, and Parmesan Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring sweet Italian sausage, shredded Brussels sprouts, and melted Parmesan cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb gluten-free spaghetti
- ½ lb sweet Italian sausage (pork or chicken)
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing
- 9 oz Brussels sprouts, finely shredded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp red chili pepper flakes (adjust to preference)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Salt it generously and add the spaghetti. Cook until just shy of al dente and reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into chunks and cooking until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Drizzle olive oil into the skillet, add Brussels sprouts and red chili flakes, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Return the spaghetti and sausage to the skillet. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese, toss well, and add reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Plate the dish and serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg